What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at UP Health System - Portage?
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Schedule: Full time
$10,000 Sign on Bonus
Your experience matters
How you’ll contribute
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist who excels in this role:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Education: Associate’s Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Licenses: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)Required Skills
More about UP Health System - Portage
UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as a an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
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