Nuclear Medical Technologist

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

6d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The NM Technologist o perates a variety of Hot Lab equipment, as well as diagnostic NM imaging equipment , to obtain image s of the anatomy of interest f or interpretation by Radiologists , with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts . Th e NM Technologist processes the images as per specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may also assist the physician with the administration of therapeutic radionuclides .

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program , or Associate in Applied Science degree
• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, be proficient in venipuncture and quality control procedures and operation of Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment .

Nice To Haves

• One year NM experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam.
• Observes patient condition for additional pertinent information relative to the ordered test, such as, coherence, ability to comply with exam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.
• Calculates radionuclide activity to be administered in accordance with protocols for ordered procedures .
• Prepares appropriate dosage and volume of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients .
• Maintains sterility and integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.
• Prepares imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered exam .
• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.
• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dyna mic, static and/or SPECT and SEPCT-CT imaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.
• Monitors and maintains patient’s ancillary equipment, such as, supplemental oxygen and IV lines.
• Observes patient for change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifies appropriate staff , as needed.
• Prepares specialized radiopharmaceuticals for either in-vitro or in-vivo labelling method .
• Prepares patient blood samples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeli ng .
• Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User, NM Manager, and Radiation Safety Officer.
• Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials.
• Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.
• Disposes of radioactive material and radioactive waste in accordance with departmental policy and state/federal regulation.
• Assists in maintaining current inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies .
• Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, and transports to hospital sterilization unit .
• Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.
• Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified instrumentation .
• Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees