Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

86d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works within state regulatory guidelines to perform nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of the radiologist, cardiologist, and/or radiation oncologist. This role involves understanding and applying state regulatory requirements for handling, administering, and storing radiopharmaceuticals to ensure the safety of team members and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure. The technologist performs ordered examinations, including therapies, of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and site-specific protocols. They demonstrate proficiency in various imaging techniques such as planar, SPECT, and dynamic nuclear medicine imaging across different equipment types to produce optimal images. Effective communication with patients, families, nursing staff, and other team members is crucial for providing excellent patient care. The role requires competency in establishing intravenous access and administering radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique, as well as accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and proper image management. Critical thinking skills are essential for triaging and prioritizing patients, and a strong emphasis is placed on safety practices, including ALARA principles for radiation safety, proper use of patient handling devices, infection prevention, and hand hygiene.

Requirements

• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) Technologist or ARRT(N) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technology)

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies state regulatory requirements related to the handling, administration, and storage of radiopharmaceuticals to protect team members and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Performs ordered examinations (including therapies) of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site reading physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform planar, SPECT (single-photon emission computerized tomography), and dynamic nuclear medicine imaging on a variety of equipment to create the best possible images of specific areas of the body.
• Under the supervision of a provider, demonstrates knowledge and skills needed to perform nuclear medicine procedures per protocol, and adjusts techniques according to patient needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, nursing, and team members to provide the best care to our patients.
• Shows competency in intravenous access and administration of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established protocols while using aseptic technique.
• Completes documentation on time and accurately in accordance with department policy/procedure, including proper image management and accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
• Applies critical thinking skills and maintains order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
• Practices safety at all times, which includes adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles for proper radiation safety for self and patients, using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, following infection prevention practices (proper personal protective equipment), and following hand hygiene to comply with all government agencies or other regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed