Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Opportunity:

Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med Technician

Job Details:

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners
• Corroborate patient clinical history with procedures and ensure information is properly documented
• Prepare patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety
• Select and operate radiation detection, imaging, and associated equipment to successfully perform procedures
• Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
• Prepare, calculate, identify, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Perform venipuncture procedures
• Initiate basic life support actions when necessary
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions
• Assist in maintaining records while respecting confidentiality and established policies
• Provide practical instruction for students and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in department quality assessment and improvement plans
• May be responsible for quality control duties and inventory management in assigned area
• Required certifications: OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist, current BLS certification
• Required education: Associate or bachelor's degree from a nuclear medicine accredited program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift