Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs hospital-based nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures in accordance with state and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. The role uses an understanding of growth and development to provide physicians with diagnostic images that help identify a patient’s condition and plan appropriate treatment. The technologist maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in patients’ bodies, and prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in accordance with professional and department protocols. The role requires qualification to operate a hybrid nuclear medicine system. CT Advanced certification through ARRT is required within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Completion of clinical competencies and classroom training.
• Pass a certification board permitting operation of a hybrid nuclear medicine system: CNMT (NMTCB)(CT), R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT), or RTRCT.
• Obtain CT Advanced certification by ARRT within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, or SPECT/CT technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures in accordance with state and NRC regulations.
• Use an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide physicians with diagnostic images for identifying conditions and planning treatment.
• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in patients’ bodies to create diagnostic images.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in accordance with professional and department protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed