Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified technologist to cover on-call, weekend coverage, weekday coverage and Holiday coverage for technologist on medical leave. Able to perform nuclear medicine procedures, quality control and venipuncture as needed by the department. Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients after explaining procedure and obtaining complete patient history. Physically assists patients in assuming required imaging positions to ensure that complete diagnostic studies are obtained. Calibrates and operates thyroid uptake systems, Geiger counters, dose calibrators and other departmental equipment. Calibrates and operates computerized imaging systems, including SPECT, to image, process, and photograph patient studies. Develops film and reviews them with Radiologist. Follows departmental safety policies, including infection control and radiation safety.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must be registered by one of the following registries: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• A registry eligible individual is assigned a somewhat lower status pending certification. Employee has 90 days in which to become registered.
• Must fulfill education requirements above.

Nice To Haves

• A baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology is desirable.
• Prior experience in a busy hospital setting is highly desirable.
• Experience with SPECT is highly desirable.
• Experience with Nuclear Cardiology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cover on-call, weekend coverage, weekday coverage and Holiday coverage for technologist on medical leave.
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures, quality control and venipuncture as needed by the department.
• Prepare diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients after explaining procedure and obtaining complete patient history.
• Physically assist patients in assuming required imaging positions to ensure that complete diagnostic studies are obtained.
• Calibrate and operate thyroid uptake systems, Geiger counters, dose calibrators and other departmental equipment.
• Calibrate and operate computerized imaging systems, including SPECT, to image, process, and photograph patient studies.
• Develop film and review them with Radiologist.
• Follow departmental safety policies, including infection control and radiation safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree