Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Imaging, Inc.•Mansfield, TX

113d•$48 - $53

About The Position

Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support its mobile and fixed cardiac PET solutions. The position prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes for diagnostic cardiac studies, prepares radioactive stock solutions, and calculates doses for administration by cardiologists. The role requires overnight travel. The posting gives conflicting travel regions: Tennessee and Alabama in the introduction, and Texas and Oklahoma under the essential functions. The technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals under a cardiologist’s direction, performs and processes cardiac studies, maintains equipment and quality controls, and follows radiation-safety procedures. The position also supports patient care, records procedure results, maintains supplies and documentation, and communicates issues to providers, the supervisor, and the corporate office. Recent graduates are welcome; nuclear cardiology experience is preferred. Compensation depends on experience, education, and other relevant factors. Highly experienced candidates may be considered for higher rates. The employer describes a professional and comfortable work environment and offers a benefits package.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine from an approved program.
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and state certification as applicable; required certification must be maintained.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which must be maintained.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Practice Management Systems.
Ability to work cooperatively and professionally in a team-oriented environment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Approachable and confident bedside manner.
Ability to learn and follow company policies and communicate compliance deviations to management promptly.
Ability to move independently and comfortably on a mobile unit, lift 30 pounds, push or pull mobile equipment weighing up to 300 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform physical activities including talking, hearing, grasping, fingering, and repetitive motion, and to meet close-visual-acuity demands such as viewing computer terminals and reading.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear cardiology experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for diagnostic cardiac studies; prepare radioactive stock solutions and calculate doses for cardiologists.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously under a cardiologist’s direction.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation doses and radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, following physician prescriptions.
Maintain quality control for patient care and equipment, perform and document equipment checks, and address issues according to procedures.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment, arranging external calibration as needed.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals according to radiation-safety procedures.
Process cardiac function studies and record and process procedure results.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures.
Complete system and document backups at the end of each scan day.
Document monthly supply inventory and submit it to Corporate; inventory and submit supply lists promptly.
Meet with the RSO quarterly.
Communicate issues to the provider, supervisor, and Corporate Office.
Keep the mobile unit clean and orderly; ensure staff are appropriately attired and wearing personal dosimeters.
Keep signage, licenses, Chemtrec, and ACR-related documentation up to date and ensure paperwork is available for monthly inspections.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel overnight and between locations; the posting identifies Tennessee and Alabama in one section and Texas and Oklahoma in another.