Nuclear Medicine-PET Technologist - Regional Radiology

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI

Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)

Monday – Friday Day shift, weekends as needed

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radioactive materials to perform imaging and dynamic function studies necessary to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Prepares radioactive isotopes, operates Nuclear Imaging, and performs a variety of nuclear tests. Comply with performance measures/activities to ensure that patient/customer satisfaction results are consistently maintained. Complies with and participates in maintaining an environment which supports our philosophy, mission, and values.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine standards and practices is normally acquired through graduation from a formal Nuclear Medicine program approved by ARRT or NMTCB.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience in nuclear medicine imaging is beneficial to enhance and develop skills preferred but not required.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nuclear techniques, procedures, and equipment such as planar imaging, S.P.E.C.T. imaging, nuclear cardiology and computer processing.
• Demonstrates mature judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions with a minimum of supervision.
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality regarding the operation and interaction of the department and the hospital.
• Site specific competencies in protocols, equipment, computer systems and applications.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital , the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential

• CPR or BLS
• NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST