Nuclear Medicine Technologist

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

About The Position

Responsible for performing all aspects of nuclear medicine patient examinations at a technical level that produces high-quality images consistent with established policies and procedures, typically under general supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
Registration in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
Obtain patient history, explain standard procedures, and address patient concerns to promote comfort and confidence and meet individual patient needs.
Operate and maintain assigned nuclear scanning imaging equipment.
Perform diagnostic studies, including measuring and preparing concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas to obtain the diagnostic information and images requested by a physician.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or substances within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Complete quality assurance processes and practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self; comply with applicable Joint Commission and federal, state, and local laws, standards, and protocols.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Maintain adequate supplies of consumables for quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks for imaging equipment according to established protocols.
Assist other areas of Radiology as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.