Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description:

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team as a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist, supporting a collaborative imaging team with flexible scheduling and opportunities to pick up shifts across multiple Intermountain locations.

Job Details

• Shift: PRN (as needed); no guaranteed hours
• Schedule: Coverage primarily Monday–Friday
• Flexible PRN scheduling based on availability
• Primary Location: Alta View Hospital
• Additional Opportunities: May pick up shifts at Riverton Hospital, LDS Hospital, or Intermountain Medical Center
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts across multiple facilities
• Call Requirements: Rotating weeknight call: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM; Rotating weekend call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM; Rotating holiday coverage

Essential Functions

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in clinical and technical functions
• Verifies patient identity and orders; prepares patients and performs exams per protocol
• Reviews images for quality and accuracy and completes studies within expected timeframes
• Follows radiation safety standards, including NRC and regulatory requirements for radiopharmaceuticals
• Educates and supports patients, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns
• Adheres to infection control, sterile technique, and safety protocols
• Operates imaging equipment and systems to produce high-quality images
• Maintains accurate documentation in compliance with state licensing and Joint Commission standards
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, consents, QC, and equipment issue reporting
• Assists with training students and team members as needed

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Current license in state of practice
• Clinical board certification, i.e., American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• IV certification for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Skills

• Nuclear Medicine & Radiopharmaceutical handling
• Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Imaging Equipment & Electronic Systems
• Image Quality Evaluation
• Documentation & Recordkeeping
• Patient Care, Communication & Teamwork
• Time Management & Independent Work
• Safety, Infection Control & Emergency Response

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

Work City:

Sandy

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$38.77 - $59.82

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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