The nuclear medicine department at University Hospital is the only site in the IU Health system and one of the few regionally to provide nuclear medicine therapies for neuroendocrine and prostate cancer with more therapies coming. This position will help support the Theranostic program at IU Health University Hosptial.
This position is full time days. The shift is Mon-Fri 730a-330p, at University Hospital.
Sign on bonus available if eligible!
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic procedures involving the use of radioactive drugs to perform body function studies, organ imaging, and analyze biologic specimen, in a timely fashion, while demonstrating 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. Treats patients with care and respect.
Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable. 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. Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.#LI-Onsite