Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Denver, Colorado
Intermountain - 1818 Ogden Street

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Denver, Colorado Employment Type: Clinical, non-nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

The Nuc Med Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures to obtain the imaging results physicians specify. This includes transferring patients for examinations and assisting with the examination process.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all nuclear medicine imaging and related equipment.
• Educate, position, and immobilize patients, and perform nuclear medicine procedures safely, including patient transfer.
• Coordinate examinations to ensure timeliness, quality, and continuity of care.
• Follow provider imaging orders, submit required images and clinical information to the Radiologist, and evaluate image quality.
• Prepare and administer radioisotopes according to Radiologist protocol.
• Follow radiation safety measures (ALARA) and maintain records of radioisotope receipts, use, storage, and disposal per state and federal guidelines.
• Practice sterile technique and follow infection prevention policies.
• Use, charge, and maintain department supplies.
• Communicate openly, accurately, and responsively with patients, coworkers, Radiologists, and leadership.
• Handle multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year.
• NMTCB Certification or ARRT (NM) certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Radiation Badge

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required.
• Providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment to keep an accurate, continuous exposure record. A newly issued badge will not reflect prior exposure history.