Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Performs and analyzes all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures in an ambulatory setting. Ensures adherence to all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by state, federal, and local agencies. Provides excellent patient care and practices radiation safety standards at all times. Conducts general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients, within the scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, including patient positioning for correct anatomy/pathology demonstration. Competent in the preparation, dose management, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes, operation of radiation-producing equipment and electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient rooms and equipment, patient and family education, and maintaining adequate supply inventory. Explains examination procedures and discharge instructions to patients and completes departmental documentation. Complies with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation. Intravenous (IV) Competency is required.
Requirements
- Trade school certificate in radiologic sciences
- BLD Nuclear Medicine
- ARRT required
- CNMT required
- Intravenous (IV) Competency required
Responsibilities
- Performs and analyzes all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures.
- Ensures adherence to all quality control and quality assurance standards.
- Provides patient care and practices radiation safety.
- Conducts general Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients.
- Positions patients for correct anatomy/pathology demonstration.
- Prepares, manages dose, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes.
- Operates radiation-producing equipment and electronic radiology systems.
- Prepares patient room and equipment.
- Provides patient and family education.
- Maintains adequate supply inventory.
- Explains examination procedures and discharge instructions to patients.
- Completes departmental documentation.
- Complies with all radioactive activity monitoring and documentation.
- Demonstrates Intravenous (IV) Competency.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
