Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures in the hospital in accordance with state and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. The technologist applies an understanding of growth and development to provide physicians with diagnostic images used to identify or plan treatment for patients’ conditions. The role maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in patients’ bodies to create diagnostic images, and prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies according to professional and department protocols.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Complete clinical competencies and classroom training and pass an applicable certification board: CNMT (NMTCB)(CT), R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT), or RTRCT, allowing operation of a hybrid nuclear medicine system.
• Obtain CT Advanced certification through 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 hospital nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures in accordance with state and NRC regulations.
• Provide physicians with diagnostic images to help identify or plan treatment for patients’ conditions.
• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in patients’ bodies.
• 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.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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