Nuclear Medical Tech

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's - Ozaukee

Department/Specialty: Nuclear Medicine/Imaging

Schedule: Day shift| PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Core Responsibilities and Procedures

Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to provide high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists and physicians.

Operate and maintain cameras designed to detect and map radioactive drugs within a patient's body for diagnostic image creation.

Accurately position patients and select the necessary anatomic and technical factors for image acquisition.

Manage radiopharmaceuticals by ordering, preparing, administering, and disposing of them according to established protocols.

Adhere strictly to all radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Ensure prompt submission of all images and supporting documents to PACS, verifying high image quality, correct use of lead markers, and accurate patient data/history.

Equipment and Department Maintenance

Ensure equipment is fully operational.

Report any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate personnel and follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when necessary.

Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department environment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to Nuclear Medicine. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Wisconsin Radiography Examining Board required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Nuclear medicine certified

BLS certified

Equal employment opportunity employer

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