Nuclear Medicine Technician-PRN
About The Position
Rivers Health is seeking a per diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Performs a variety of duties in preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures. Operates equipment that detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals as they pass through and localize in the patient’s body to create an image on computer and photographic media. Processes nuclear medicine studies with the aid of computers. Operates sophisticated equipment to help physicians and other health practitioners diagnose and treat patients. Takes call as needed. Leads and directs all employees performing nuclear medicine procedures.
Requirements
- Satisfactorily completed an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program or Radiologic Technologist Program.
- Able to meet the registry requirements by the ARRT or CNMT.
- Meet formal departmental testing and training requirements within 90 days.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to work with numerals, decimals and fractions.
- Ability to communicate to patients and physicians effectively.
- Ability to identify and assess the special needs of patients of all ages including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients.
- Good team building skills.
- Able to effectively guide and direct nuclear medicine technologists.
- CNMT or ARRT (N) eligible.
Nice To Haves
- One year in clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for nuclear medicine procedures.
- Operates equipment that detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals to create images.
- Processes nuclear medicine studies using computers.
- Operates sophisticated equipment to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
- Takes call as needed.
- Leads and directs employees performing nuclear medicine procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
