Nuclear Med Technologist (1.0 Days - Lafayette)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, IN

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the execution of Nuclear Medicine procedures. This position prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. This position prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by a nuclear medicine technologist under the direction of an authorized user as well as executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and demonstrates initiative and ingenuity regarding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to render optimum images.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
NM license - State Licensing Board
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Responsibilities

Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtain the most optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol.
Confirm patient identify and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals.
Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.