Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

About the position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of routine and advanced clinical diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures at an intermediate to beginning specialist skills and knowledge level. This position is PRN/Per Diem, requiring the technologist to work as needed during the day.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients.
• Determines appropriate dosage required based on study to be performed.
• Obtains patient history, reviews patient condition and administers accurate radiopharmaceutical dosage following established departmental procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedure and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Introduces and demonstrates new techniques, equipment, and research findings to staff.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Performs other related duties as identified.

Requirements

• 2 years Relevant experience.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Upon Hire Required or Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required.
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required.
• Graduate of accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required.