Nuclear Medicine Technologist

$25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

About the role

Diagnostic Imaging Solutions (DIS), a subsidiary of Catalyst MedTech, is the nationwide leader in mobile nuclear cardiology with a unique, direct-to-point-of-service healthcare model. We're looking for a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) who is a self-starter and enjoys being on the go while delivering exemplary patient care with their Cardiac Stress Tech partner.

The DIS Difference:

• No nights or weekends
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• No on-call or holiday shifts
• Work as a team with your Cardiac Stress Tech partner

You’re a great fit if:

• You are a top-notch Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) committed to excellent patient care
• You are a good communicator who cares about their patients
• You enjoy working autonomously
• You like a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where teamwork is integral to our culture
• You like being part of a team where customers appreciate us taking care of their patients

Schedule

Monday – Friday, daylight hours. No call, no weekends, no holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including image processing for physician review
• Understand and implement all policies and procedures, including daily quality control, equipment operations, exam procedures, radiation safety, calibrating and transporting isotopes (when necessary), and ordering doses appropriately using electronic methods
• Start IVs using aseptic techniques
• Administer prescribed isotopes and pharmaceuticals per national standards and company protocol
• Maintain all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure patient safety while providing high-quality testing
• Perform daily quality control checks and calibrations on camera; complete required NRC/State documentation
• Follow radiation safety policies and NRC/State guidelines for handling radioactive pharmaceuticals, including conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera, and personnel
• Accurately document patient test results and medical history using EMR; additional administrative documentation may be required
• Conduct mobile operations, including:
  • As a team, move, load, unload, and/or transport mobile imaging equipment using company van
  • Preparation and tear down of operations at customer sites, including preparing and inventorying pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, loading and unloading equipment, setting up and tearing down diagnostic equipment, and disposal of medical waste
  • Documenting daily usage and occurrences with the company vehicle
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing consistent, excellent customer service at all times
• Travel to client sites as scheduled; drive a company van and follow Radiation Safety and DOT regulations for transporting equipment, medical supplies, radioactive material, and staff
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Active NMTCB or ARRT(N) licensure OR successful completion of an approved nuclear medicine program with pending NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification
• State licensure in good standing, if applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to push/pull medical equipment as a team
• Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at outpatient imaging centers, hospitals, clinics, and/or physician offices with moderate to high patient volume
• Mobile teams focus on cardiac studies (SPECT) utilizing an upright GAMA camera
• Team members must travel in all weather conditions in a company van, when applicable

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for periods of time
• Walking, stooping, turning, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with HSA/FSA options
  • Medical coverage starting at $78.00 per pay for individual (increases based on plan and dependent coverage options)
  • Dental coverage starting at $6.16 per pay for individual (increases based on plan and dependent coverage options)
  • Vision coverage starting at $1.61 per pay for individual (increases based on dependent coverage options)
• HSA plan with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Company-provided $25,000 in Life Insurance with option for additional coverage
• Additional supplemental insurances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Professional license fee reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Paid Time Off – including vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Occupational Exposure

• Limited radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures; Technetium (Tc-99m) based radiopharmaceuticals are utilized for cardiac (SPECT) imaging studies
• Reasonable anticipated risk factor of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials
• Employees are required to follow company’s Radiation Safety Policies, including the use of lead shielding, PPE, and practice universal precautions during patient care