Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Next Move Healthcare•Lewes, DE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A healthcare organization in Lewes, Delaware, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET, and CT procedures. This position is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, producing high-quality diagnostic images, maintaining radiation-safety standards, and providing compassionate care throughout each examination. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment, understands radiopharmaceutical handling and quality-control requirements, and communicates clearly with patients, physicians, radiologists, and other clinical departments.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related field.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalent.
Current ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine — ARRT(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board credential — CNMT.
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
Education, training, or professional experience in computed tomography.
Education, training, or professional experience in positron emission tomography.
Ability to work full-time, eight-hour day shifts.
Availability to work alternating weekends.
Ability to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
Knowledge of radiation safety, quality assurance, and nuclear medicine imaging protocols.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience performing PET/CT procedures.
Computed tomography certification or advanced CT training.
Experience in a hospital-based nuclear medicine department.
Strong patient-positioning and image-evaluation skills.
Experience conducting equipment quality-control and safety testing.
Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to manage routine examinations, add-on procedures, documentation, and inventory responsibilities efficiently.

Responsibilities

Review imaging orders and consultation requests for accuracy and special instructions.
Consult with the radiologist or requesting physician when clarification is needed.
Confirm patient identity and explain examination procedures to patients and their families.
Perform in vivo and in vitro diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures according to established protocols.
Perform PET and CT-related imaging procedures within the technologist's training and credentials.
Prepare, calibrate, document, and administer radiopharmaceuticals through injection, ingestion, or inhalation.
Position patients appropriately and evaluate recorded images for technical and diagnostic quality.
Complete all required examination documentation and result-processing procedures.
Maintain accurate daily activity logs and radiopharmaceutical records.
Follow prescribed radiation-protection standards for patients, staff, and self.
Safely operate radiation-detection and nuclear medicine equipment.
Perform daily quality-assurance testing and visual preventive-safety inspections.
Identify equipment concerns and report problems promptly to departmental leadership.
Monitor department inventory and coordinate the ordering and storage of supplies.
Communicate supply shortages and special-order needs.
Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate code, first-aid, or CPR procedures.
Coordinate add-on examinations whenever possible to support timely patient access.
Verify accurate order entry and supply charging.
Follow department, infection-control, regulatory, and patient-safety standards.