Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Opportunity:

Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med Technician

Job Details:

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques producing images for interpretation by licensed practitioners
• Corroborate patient clinical history with procedures, ensuring information is documented and available for licensed practitioners
• 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/or administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded
• Perform venipuncture procedures as required
• Initiate basic life support actions when necessary
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and aseptic techniques
• Assist in maintaining records and respecting patient confidentiality
• Participate in department quality assessment and improvement plans
• May be responsible for inventory control and supply purchases for assigned area
• Provide practical instruction for students and/or other healthcare professionals
• Associate or bachelor's degree from a nuclear medicine accredited program required
• OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Role requires continuous walking and standing throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds