Lead Nuclear Technologist

Heart & Vascular Partners• St. Louis, MO, US, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Nuclear Technician, you will guide and mentor a team to prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. This position is a clinic position and will report to the office Monday- Friday.

Requirements

5 years as a nuclear technologist
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)
State License for state of posting
ARRT Registration or NMTCB required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lead or supervisor
Experience in the Cardiology field

Responsibilities

Lead the nuclear technology team to guide, train, and encourage development
Responsible for time keeping and schedule management of team
Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
Act as escalation point for challenging and/or complex cases
Prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician.
Use the specific equipment needed to produce photographic or computer images to be interpreted by the physician.
Perform cardiac scanning to check for areas showing signs of abnormality using SPECT and PET imaging.
Conduct patient history taking and answering all relevant queries before the procedure.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Dispose of radioactive materials following guidelines.
Record and process studies using computer/camera.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to the patients and provide them with assistance during the test procedures.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment program.
Maintain all records and assist with accreditation of the department.