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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SSM Health
SSM Health Salary
Mount Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

  • Department :  Nuclear Medicine
  • Sign On Bonus :   $15,000   Paid in full on 1st pay check!
  • Schedule : ​ full time
  • Pay Range starts at :  $30.80 Daily pay available!
  • Location :   IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

  • Qualified external candidates only

    • Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team.  Apply Today!

    Pay Range : 34.23 - $51.35

    Pay Rate Type :

    HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

    Job Summary :

    Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
  • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
  • Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
  • Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data / history).
  • Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock / tag out equipment if appropriate.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

    EDUCATION

  • Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification program

    • EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting / moving of patients.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use / data entry.
  • Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
  • Rare kneeling and sitting.

    • REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

    State of Work Location : Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification     Board     (NMTCB)
  • ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency     (IEMA)

    • State of Work Location : Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification     Board (NMTCB)
  • ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

    • Work Shift :

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type : Employee

    Department :

    4204000046 Nuclear Medicine Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

    Benefits :

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

    Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    Flexible Payment Options :  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    Upfront Tuition Coverage :  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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    SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

    Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options :  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage :  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

    • Salary : $34 - $51

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