Nuclear Medicine Technician provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol. Being a Nuclear Medicine Technician observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Technician typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Requires registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.), or the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Nuclear Medicine Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is a part time (0.2 - 0.4 Status) day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist position in the Nuclear Medicine Department
Prepares, calibrates and administers radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of an authorized user. In addition, provides quality control procedures to insure compliance with Nuclear regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements. Operates imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation based on accepted standards of radiation safety and protection.
Minimum Required: Graduate of accredited school of radiography in Nuclear Medicine. Registry eligible for Certification in Nuclear Medicine. ARRT-N or CNMT. Recent experience in general, Cardiac and PET/CT technologies. Previous PACS and RIS experience. Certified Nuclear Technologist with three (3) to five (5) years clinical experience. Current BLS upon hire; Healthcare provider BLS within three (3) months of hire. Basic computer skills. Effective verbal communication skills and ability to demonstrate strong customer satisfaction skills. Works independently with strong critical thinking abilities.
Desired/Preferred: Current Healthcare Provider BLS upon hire preferred.
Weekend Requirements: Yes.
CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana’s hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
Employees may meet this requirement by providing proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines (manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson). Employees are considered fully vaccinated if they are at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.