Nuclear Med Tech

About This Role

This Nuclear Medicine Technologist position involves preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, conducting various NM studies, and ensuring patient comfort and safety according to regulatory guidelines within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation
• Start patient IVs
• Explain imaging procedures to patients, answer their questions, and ensure their comfort
• Position patients appropriately for scanning
• Conduct NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans
• Prepare facilities according to procedural requirements and calibrate equipment as needed
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals used, received, and disposed of, using computer systems and following physician's prescriptions
• Perform computer processing and imaging enhancement
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation
• Monitor the department's daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control (QC) under the guidelines of the NRC

Requirements

• Registered in Nuclear Medicine through NMTCB or ARRT
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Training and experience in conducting various NM studies (Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, Brain Scans)
• Strong technical skills in preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating NM equipment
• Excellent patient care skills
• Proficiency in computer processing and imaging enhancement
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• Training and experience in conducting various NM studies

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications