Located in Reno, Nevada
Renown Health is the region’s first locally governed, not-for-profit academic health system serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Together with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Renown improves health and lives through exceptional care, comprehensive education and training, and innovative research to ensure a healthier future for Nevada.
Apply today to join our diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees and enjoy the rewarding opportunities a role with Renown can offer you both professionally and personally in beautiful Reno-Tahoe. Committed to putting People First, Renown is proud to be recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the nation's Top Places to Work in Healthcare (2026) and by Ragan Communications with the Workplace Wellness award for Best Employee Experience (2024).
Position Purpose
This incumbent provides high quality Nuclear Medicine data to the interpreting physician. This is accomplished in accordance with departmental procedures and the appropriate State and Federal regulations.
Nature and Scope
The incumbent provides Nuclear Medicine Services to patients of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work with patient’s physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department competency with special population’s standards.
This position requires contact with physicians and nursing personnel in order to discuss patient scheduling, patient preps, and to determine the appropriate exam to be ordered. Occasionally, in the absence of the Supervisor, the incumbent must contact vendors to order radiopharmaceuticals or to arrange for repairs. The incumbent works with state-of-the-art scintillation cameras, computers, and other support equipment necessary to produce high quality, contemporary Nuclear Medicine studies. The incumbent must perform minor clerical duties and may be requested to work overtime and perform other duties as needed. Participation in the call schedule will be at the discretion of the Supervisor during times of short staffing only. This position is challenged to communicate with physicians and nursing personnel, to make accurate decisions regarding the appropriate exam necessary for the patient, and to obtain high quality data for the interpreting physician. Final decisions on equipment purchases, departmental policies and procedures, and personnel matters are reserved for the Supervisor.
This position doesprovide patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
Experience:
Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Program.
License(s):
State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.
Certification(s):
Requires CNMT certification from either ARRT or NMTCB.
AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.
Computer / Typing:
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Location: Renown Health · 200276 Nuclear Medicine
Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits, Day, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work Location: In person
