Nuclear Medicine Technologist (24Hrs/Wk)

A Day in the Life 

• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, use proper body mechanics, maintain radiation safety standards, calibrate equipment, perform radioisotope assays, and accurately document receipt, use, storage, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals per state and federal regulations.
• Provide High-Quality Patient Care: Care for patients from arrival to discharge with courtesy and discretion; explain procedures; assist with sterile techniques; safely transfer and position patients; respond effectively in emergencies; and use sound judgment and tact in stressful situations.
• Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures: Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist direction, select proper technical factors, perform imaging procedures, produce diagnostic-quality scans, and process/load images to PACS.
• Maintain Equipment, Rooms & Supplies: Care for assigned Nuclear Medicine rooms, maintain stock and supplies, handle equipment professionally, report malfunctions, perform clerical tasks as needed, and rotate to additional procedures or equipment types when required.
• Support Department Operations & Professional Growth: Take on-call and holiday shifts, prioritize workload during high-volume periods, adapt procedures for non-standard situations, maintain accurate patient and exam documentation, and participate in continuing education opportunities.

What’s Required

• Completion of a two-year accredited radiologic technology program including course work in anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and hold current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists plus, must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• BLS Certified and ACLS Certified
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist must be able to follow accepted radiation safety guidelines and procedures to safely operate a nuclear medicine hot lab and administer radioactive isotopes according to established protocol and radiation safety guidelines. Must be able to operate a SPECT gamma camera and uptake probe to create diagnostic images and measurements
• Analytical, visual, hearing, and sensory touch acuity ability necessary to determine proper position and exposure factors based on suspected pathology, patient size and age, and other controlling factors.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, frequently in situations which evoke anxiety or confusion and explain procedures and dispel unwarranted fears.
• Clerical ability necessary to maintain records, schedule exams, etc.
• Ability to a) apply knowledge of radiologic procedures and technique, b) learn to perform other diagnostic examinations as necessary, and c) become familiar with departmental policies and procedures. 

Schedule: 630a-3p, 24 hours per week

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