Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Our promise to you

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Full time

Day (United States of America)

9100 W 74TH ST

SHAWNEE MISSION

Kansas

66204

Advent Health Shawnee Mission

At Advent Health, our mission is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ by providing compassionate, whole-person care. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
, you'll play a vital role in delivering advanced diagnostic imaging that supports accurate diagnosis and treatment while providing an exceptional patient experience. Working alongside radiologists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, you'll utilize leading-edge technology to help improve patient outcomes every day.

If you're passionate about diagnostic imaging, radiation safety, and compassionate patient care, we'd love to have you join our team.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing radionuclides to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. This role independently prepares, calculates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and approved interventional medications under the direction of an authorized user while performing high-quality Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist ensures patient safety, maintains compliance with radiation safety standards, performs quality control procedures, and delivers exceptional patient care while adhering to Advent Health policies and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Full-Time, 4 x 9-hour shifts(with hours from callbacks the hours end up close to 40 hours/week)

Variable start times

On call:
Overnight and weekend requirements

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

• Perform a wide variety of Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders, departmental protocols, and quality standards.

• Prepare, calculate, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and approved interventional medications under the direction of an authorized user.

• Safely position, move, and assist patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while promoting patient comfort and safety.

• Verify patient identity and examination accuracy using approved patient identification guidelines before beginning each procedure.

• Review physician orders to ensure clinical appropriateness and accurate examination selection.

• Explain imaging procedures, answer patient questions, and provide age-appropriate patient education to promote understanding and cooperation.

• Evaluate image quality to ensure optimal diagnostic information prior to releasing images for interpretation.

• Perform camera acquisition, image processing, and quality control procedures while maintaining proficiency with Nuclear Medicine imaging technology.

• Maintain compliance with Radiation Safety principles, including ALARA standards, to minimize radiation…