Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an onsite role based in Denver, CO. Compensation is $40.40 - $56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience, supporting the UIS Cherry Creek PET department in providing specialized imaging services. This role exists to perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapy procedures in accordance with organizational standards. The technologist contributes to the team by ensuring patient safety, managing radiopharmaceuticals, and maintaining high-quality imaging standards to support clinical diagnosis.

What you'll do

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

day shift

denver co

nuclear medicine

technologist

pet

radiology

patient care

onsite

bls certified

nmtcb

$40.40-$56.56/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) matching, PTO, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, disability insurance

Why this role

3-Year Incentive Bonus, Annual Merit Pay Increase, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) matching

About the employer

UCHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: Diagnostic Imaging Centers. Sector: 62.