Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Overview

Under general supervision, prepares equipment and patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures, safely and accurately performs nuclear scans as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver high quality patient care and safely measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas.

• Prepare radioactive isotopes and calculate specific amount and type of isotope to be used for each examination
• Operate radioisotope devices for calibrating isotopes and recording images
• Assay quality of isotopes purchased; monitor for any possible contamination using Geiger counter
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition by use of floods, daily QC, and observation
• Maintain records of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of isotopes
• Attends all meetings and in-services as required
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately
• Performs all other related functions as required

Education: Completion of formal nuclear medicine technology program required.

Experience: None required

Licensure/Certification: Current State of Texas license and current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine and/or CNMT registry required. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment.

Medium strength is required to position patients for examination or treatment.

Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking.

Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other