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Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $35.79 per hour

Job Details:

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidate!

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Job Description:

A Brief OverviewPrepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Operate Nuclear Medicine and PETCT equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills.What you will do

+ Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.

+ Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a gamma camera or PETCT to produce photographic or computer-generated images.

+ Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.

+ Process cardiac and other function studies, using computer.

+ Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and Nuclear Medicine & PETCT imaging equipment.

+ Maintain detailed procedure records

+ Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.

+ Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

+ Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

Qualifications

+ Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Required

+ 1-3 years Training/experience in Nuclear Medicine. Required

+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

+ Teaching others how to do something.

+ Ability to use discretion and sensitivity.

+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor content to key target audiences.

+ Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills with a dedication to customer satisfaction.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team.

+ Ability to work in a team environment.

+ excellent communication, customer service and time management skills

+ Shares corporate vision, goals, and information.

+ Strong computer skills required.

+ Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications.

+ Knowledge of local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to facility functions.

+ ability to be on his/her feet for prolonged periods

+ The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.

+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Required or

+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Med Tech Certification Board (NMTCB) (United States of America) Required or

+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America) Required

+ Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required

+ Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required

+ Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Qualifications:

May be required to work/float to more than one work location.Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

+ Competitive base pay

+ Matching retirement programs

+ Health, Dental and Vision plans

+ Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

+ Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Referral Bonus Program

+ Discounted cafeteria meals

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Employee Service Recognition program

+ Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.