Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Imagine working in a cutting-edge, high-tech department, where you'll be part of a team using advanced imaging technology to make a real difference in patient care, contributing to accurate diagnoses and life-saving treatments, all while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.
You'll be part of a supportive team of radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals, working to advance health together and be the most trusted partner in health all while providing the best possible patient care.
You'll have opportunities for professional development and advancement, with access to continuing education and training programs.
Position Summary
Under indirect and some direct supervision of a physician or department manager, the NM technologist will coordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radiopharmaceutical usage for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic exams.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited and approved Nuclear Medicine program in addition to certification in Radiography or Computed Tomography
- 1+ year NM experience working in an Imaging Department
- Current CNMT or ARRT Registry in Nuclear Medicine and current Registry in NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT) or ARRT(R)
- Currently Registered SCRQSA
- Current BLS
Core Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.Calibrate; reconstitute and prepare pre-kits of radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients. Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.Process computerized image data to include quantitative analysis, function curves and reconstructed fused SPECT / CT images for diagnostic interpretation. Evaluate images for technical quality.Survey the Nuclear Medicine Department with Geiger counters for possible contamination.Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures, starting IV's, delivery of oral contrast and injecting contrast, when applicable.Assist radiologist and other healthcare professionals with interventional NM proceduresPerform Nuclear Cardiology studies including image acquisition and processing and monitoring patient vital signs. Assist with EKG prep, tracing and monitors for obvious change during cardiac studies.Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision and critical thinking skills.Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the areaProperly utilize accessory equipment such as dose calibrators, Geiger counters, uptake probes, EKG, perfusion / ventilation devices, injectors, patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstationsExplain and prepare procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and / or written clinical history to the radiologist and other healthcare professionals per policy and protocols.Assists in training of new staff and of students during clinical rotationsFollows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and proceduresConsistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive mannerKnowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilitiesAdheres to departmental procedures and protocolsRotating schedules for after-hours call and holidaysEnsure correct charging of procedures and supplies dailyWorks as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activitiesOther duties as requested by supervisor or manager