Nuclear Med Tech

TOUCHETTE • Belleville, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist independently performs a variety of routine and complex nuclear medicine scans utilizing radiopharmaceuticals for the purpose of evaluating and diagnosing abnormalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Certified in BLS or CPR
• Certified by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Nuclear medicine.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• IV access
• Radiation safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt, storage, handling and use of radioactive material doses.
• Administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Reviews physician order and collects patient history.
• Performs imaging procedures on a gamma camera and post processing functions..
• Coordinates stress test imaging with the cardiopulmonary dept.
• Quality control testing on the camera , dose calibrator, room and survey meters is required.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Coordinates with vendors for service and notifies manager with any equipment issues
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level