Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and renders radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies, using a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures. The role performs patient studies and administers radiopharmaceutical doses under physician direction, while applying radiation-safety practices for the use and disposal of radioactive materials. The posting also describes a lead-level scope: serving as a technical expert and functional mentor, helping set daily priorities for a work group, guiding staff on non-routine or escalated issues, and collaborating with management on methods, techniques, and analytical approaches.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Nuclear Medicine.
- All state and/or national licenses and certifications needed to fulfill the duties of a technician.
Nice To Haves
- Employment history in an office-based setting is preferred.
- Specific certification related to the position or an associate or technical degree in a related field.
- Advanced functional knowledge and experience mentoring others in the function and department.
Responsibilities
- Mix stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculate doses, and administer doses under a physician’s direction.
- Calibrate equipment.
- Perform diagnostic studies prescribed by a physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect emitted radiation and produce images of organs.
- Measure radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
- Administer therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under a physician’s direction.
- Follow radiation-safety techniques when using and disposing of radioactive materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, including assistance with non-routine or escalated issues.
- Make decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group.
- Collaborate with management in developing and validating methods, techniques, and analytical approaches.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
