Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Lewiston, ID

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs and administers radiopharmaceuticals and other medications to patients and performs diagnostic studies according to physician orders and applicable scope and standards of practice. The role provides imaging services to patients of all ages and includes patient education, monitoring, equipment preparation and quality control, image acquisition and analysis, and reporting results. The position is full-time, day shift, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho. New graduates are welcome, with training and mentoring available.

Requirements

Graduate of a program in the discipline.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) certification.
Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support certification.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to perform a broad range of diagnostic radiologic procedures.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to support understanding and cooperation.
Provide imaging services to patients of all ages.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapeutic procedures.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Keep patients adequately covered for comfort and modesty.
Analyze results and identify imaging-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to address image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report imaging results.
Perform other duties as assigned.