Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

33d•$40 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Nuclear Med Tech to our Team! This position is eligible for benefits and will work 8-hour shifts between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals, applies principles of radiation protection, and exercises professional judgment. They produce quality images for physician interpretation and provide essential patient care and education for radiographic procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
ARRT registration in Nuclear Medicine within one year of graduation or CNMT Registration
CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
Self-motivated and able to be flexible
Ability to function independently and to problem solve
Good written and oral communication and excellent patient interaction skills
Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients

Responsibilities

Performs in vivo and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods under approved protocols by board-certified radiologist
Operates radiation protection equipment, calibration, and imaging equipment. Operates other equipment/devices as appropriate
Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others
Evaluates recorded images for technical quality
Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during examination and treatment
Ensures proper documentation of exam
Performs quality control checks as required
Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality
Ensures radiopharmaceuticals are ordered for the next days' work
Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions