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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS, United States
Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application :

  • Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses / certifications / registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
  • You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
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  • Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions :

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications /

license. You will be unable to edit / add / change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID : R00046218

Job Category : Allied Health

Organization :

Nuclear Medicine-Techs

Location / s : Main Campus Jackson

Job Title :

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary :

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.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required :

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, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands

    Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and / or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal / clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent crouching / stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing / pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

    Time Type : Full time

    FLSA Designation / Job Exempt :

    No

    Pay Class : Hourly

    FTE % : 100

    Work Shift : Day

    Benefits Eligibility :

    Grant Funded :

    No

    Job Posting Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

    Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified) :

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