Reg Nuclear Medicine Tech-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform diagnostic and theraptic nuclear procedures for the detection and treatment of disease, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. To prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and monitor the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs.

Requirements

• Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days.
• Nuclear Medical Technology (N) from American Registry Of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Knowledge of radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine instrumentation, and radiation safety.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate scintillation detection and other ancillary equipment.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and /or infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; performs a full range of nuclear medicine imaging procedures utilizing specialized equipment and techniques.
• Explains procedures to patient, reviews patient medical history and physician's orders to determine dosage amounts and methods of delivery; positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results.
• Calibrates and operates gamma scintillation cameras and computers, counters and scanners, dose calibrators, and other ancillary equipment; verifies scan quality; maintains patient records and documents the amount and type of radionuclides received, used, and discarded.
• Maintains nuclear medicine equipment and supplies; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Monitors patients during treatment and recognizes emergency patient conditions; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees