Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Indianapolis, United States - Indiana University Health

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Job Description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient.

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

If you are searching for a chance to use your expert knowledge to improve the lives of patients and their families, IU Health, Indiana's largest comprehensive health system with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members, has the career you are looking for

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.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health.

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.