Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Duties:

Under the supervision of a Radiologist, operates scanning and auxiliary equipment in order to perform all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with department and hospital policies. Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals.

• Operates all nuclear medicine equipment. Has the ability to troubleshoot nuclear medicine equipment, has the ability to position counter-balanced cameras with an approximate weight of 2000 pounds.
• Has the ability to access, enter and retrieve information for hospital-wide, departmental and camera computer systems.
• Processes and maintains standards of general quality control for all nuclear medicine films, performs appropriate record-keeping functions.
• Ability to schedule appointments, provide patient instructions, answer inquiries clearly, educate the patient and family regarding procedures.
• Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
• Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

• 6 months – 1 year experienced preferred.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology preferred
• Working knowledge of clerical procedures as they relate to scheduling, record maintenance and patient preparations.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.) certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (A.R.R.T.
  
  - N.M.) certification required.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

$30.00 to $48.50/hr (based on experience)

• Evening and night shift differential
• Lead and Coordinator differential

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• 403(b) company match available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Competitive PTO