Nuclear Medicine Tech
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist safely and effectively uses radiopharmaceuticals, gamma cameras, PET scanners, uptake probes, and computers to produce physiological functional images, quantitative data, and cross-sectional images that assist in diagnosing and treating disease. The technologist selects and operates imaging equipment, coordinates examinations efficiently, maintains and calibrates equipment, performs patient care and imaging procedures, and supports the department’s clinical and operational needs. The position also includes routine CT procedures and requires knowledge of contrast reactions, patient assessment and education, preparation, and venous access for contrast material. The role works assigned shifts and may require on-call clinical services for emergency patient or staffing needs, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. When assigned emergency call-back, the technologist must be available within 30 minutes and is responsible for divisional activities at the hospital, including independent patient-care decisions and interaction with medical staff. This is a full-time, day-shift position serving KUCC locations in Lee’s Summit, North, and Overland Park.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). New graduates must become registered within three months and are not recognized as technologists until registered.
- Computed Tomography (CT) certification through ARRT, depending on location, within one year.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) license from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts within 90 days.
- Documented PET and CT experience.
- Ability to provide routine CT procedures, set equipment parameters, assess and educate patients, prepare patients, and establish venous access for contrast material.
- Ability to provide on-call coverage when assigned, including availability within 30 minutes of emergency call-back.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation.
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus related to technical or managerial performance requirements.
- One or more years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Positron Emission Technology (PET) certification through NMTCB.
- Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) certification through NMTCB.
Responsibilities
- Use gamma cameras, PET scanners, and uptake probes to produce functional images and quantitative data for diagnosis and treatment.
- Select and operate imaging equipment efficiently, coordinate examination order, and minimize patients’ time in the hospital.
- Maintain equipment, perform assigned-service calibrations, and report malfunctions promptly to divisional leadership.
- Perform diagnostic examinations with correct patient identification and positioning, and complete daily assignments efficiently and in an organized manner.
- Introduce the procedure to patients and attend to their comfort during examinations.
- Observe patients’ nursing needs and notify nursing or physician personnel when assistance is needed, including concerns related to IVs, oxygen apparatus, catheters, intake and output, or vital signs.
- Inject radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or administer them orally for Nuclear Medicine examinations.
- Work assigned shifts and provide on-call clinical services when assigned, including evening, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage; remain available within 30 minutes of emergency call-back and check the beeper periodically.
- Obtain completed examination consultation requests, clinical histories, prior diagnosis reports, images, and records for radiologist interpretation; check preparation and chart orders.
- Assist divisional leadership with authorizing and rescheduling on-call or emergency patients and report organizational problems.
- Coordinate with physicians and technical staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient patient care.
- Maintain the appearance of rotational areas and keep the division stocked, clean, and free of unattended trash or linen.
- Provide appropriate instruction to technology students, medical students, and residents; ensure students do not perform tasks beyond their abilities and coordinate with ancillary staff such as transporters.
- Assist divisional leadership with assigned paperwork and complete mandatory educational assignments.
- Ensure accurate patient demographic information, report distribution, image archiving and retrieval, network data transfer, and tracking of outside images.
- Maintain knowledge of contrast reactions and response, and attend to patient needs.
- Perform routine CT procedures to a high standard, including setting equipment parameters, assessing and educating patients, and providing appropriate preparation and venous access for contrast material.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
