Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides imaging, therapeutic, and patient care services at defined levels to patients.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No experience required
• Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field required upon hire
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist required upon hire OR RT(N) - Certified as a Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology required upon hire
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree