Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) - Cardiology
About The Position
Position Summary Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses and administers doses under the direction of a physician. Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials. Renders appropriate patient care. Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assists them during procedures. Performs PET and other designated research studies in accordance with necessary study procedures so that studies are completed as designed. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Requirements
- A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Nuclear Medicine (2 Years)
Nice To Haves
- Cardiology Clinical Research
- Communication
- Echocardiography
- Medical Terminology
Responsibilities
- Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses and administers doses under the direction of a physician.
- Calibrates equipment.
- Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
- Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.
- Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.
- Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Renders appropriate patient care.
- Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assists them during procedures.
- Performs PET and other designated research studies in accordance with necessary study procedures so that studies are completed as designed.
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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
