Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Indiana University Health - 3.7 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures Nuclear pharmacy BLS Certification Working with pediatric populations Working with geriatric patients Pediatrics Industrial chemical handling Nuclear medicine Geriatrics Full Job Description Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Description Overview Are you an upcoming nuclear medicine technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyNow. This pipeline allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to connect upcoming and recent nuclear medicine technologist graduates with opportunities that best align with their unique skills and interests. Thank you for your interest in joining the team! This is a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in a pediatric setting. The day-shift schedule runs Monday through Friday, varying between 6:30 AM-3:00 PM and 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, and includes an occasional on-call rotation for holidays and every third week (Mon-Sun). Detail-oriented new graduates are encouraged to apply! Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radiopharmaceuticals to perform body function studies, organ imaging, and analyze biologic specimen. Demonstrates the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Requires a strong understanding of the handling of radiopharmaceuticals during the receipt; storage; administration; and disposal process. Requires knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and a strong understanding of all hospital; state and federal policies and regulations regarding the handling of radioactive materials; hazardous chemicals; and body fluids. Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience. Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning. Requires active status through one of the following:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists:

Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or or a recent graduate of an approved training program in Nuclear Medicine (board eligible). If board eligible, must obtain credential in Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, if you are required to perform SPECT/CT or PET/CT you will be required to obtain Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 18 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB. Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist. #LI-Onsite We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.