Nuclear Medicine Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

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Job Highlights:

·       Department:   Nuc Med

·       Sign On Bonus*:  Up to $10, Paid in full on 1st pay check*  

·       Schedule:​ full time

·       Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available 

·       Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

·       Location: WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI

Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only  

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Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification     Board     (NMTCB) 
• Or 
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
•     And 
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)  
• Or 
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency     (IEMA) 

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification     Board (NMTCB) 
• Or 
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible