Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the successful data collection and image acquisition of metabolic processes outlined in Nuclear Medicine procedures and therapies. This position measures, prepares, administers, and documents the use of radioactive isotopes in diagnostic, therapeutic, and routine studies using a variety of molecular imaging machines and related supporting equipment. The technologist adheres to desirable performance standards by demonstrating accuracy, proficiency, and initiative. Success in this position is achieved by a technologist who is both knowledgeable and offers a capacity for new information. Rendering optimum data and images will also depend on the technologist's attention to detail, timeliness and consistent regard for safety. As a member of this Nuclear Medicine team the technologist can expect to be supported, informed, involved, and accountable.

Who We Are

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
• Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtain the most optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol.
• Confirm patient identity and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association required
• NM license - required
• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - required
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - required

Travel is required: Up to 20%

Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.