Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist - as needed
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for performing all necessary duties and functions related to planning, organizing, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET procedures. The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist is responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images with special attention to radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with patients and radioactive materials. The Nuclear Medicine/PET technologist provides coverage for both departments (Nuclear Medicine/PET) as needed.
Requirements
- Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N) Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Inc (NMTCB) CNMT Upon Hire(Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
- Call Rotation
- Weekend Shifts
- Irregular Shifts
Nice To Haves
- Nuclear Medicine experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of nuclear medicine studies to include all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
- Provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
- Follows ALARA principles.
- Performs responsibilities with a commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols, using safety behaviors.
- Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
- Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Reports variances.
- Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
- Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
- Maintains records of tests conducted, tests results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
- Orders, prepares, calibrates, stores, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for routine, on-call, and therapeutic procedures.
- Performs quality control on various instruments.
- Operates various radiation detection devices, and other instruments that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides within a patient or patient specimen.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
