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Temp - Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Days) West Branch MI
Temp - Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Days) West Branch MIBestica • West Branch, MI, United States
Temp - Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Days) West Branch MI

Temp - Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Days) West Branch MI

Bestica • West Branch, MI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

This position performs a variety of technical procedures that requires the use of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist should have knowledge about Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation which includes the use of gamma cameras (both planar and SPECT), PET, Radiation detectors / counters, dose calibrators, and the Quality Control of all equipment. The technologist should have knowledge about Radiation Safety Practices / Handling, patient and occupational exposures, dosimetry, as low as (is) reasonably achievable (ALARA) techniques that include time, distance, shielding. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines pertaining to handling, administering, and transportation of radioactive materials. The technologist should have knowledge about Radiopharmacy which includes safe administration, preparation, measurement, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic and / or Therapeutic purposes.

Responsibilities

(20%)

  • Injects and administers all radiopharmaceuticals. Assays radiopharmaceutical activities. Calculates volume and activity concentrations for radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledge and use of dosages and / or dose ranges for radiopharmaceuticals as they are listed per protocol. Enters these records in a dose tracking system. Performs laboratory procedures including many aspects of measurement, manipulation, and preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and unit doses.

(20%)

  • Understanding of Nuclear Medicine protocols and procedures. Positioning patients on equipment per protocol and procedure. Knowledge of acquisition parameters used in protocols and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures.

    • (20%)

  • Intravenous (IV) access starting skills. Appropriate site selection. Aseptic techniques when accessing patient.

    • (20%)

  • Operates all Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation devices. Knowledge of Quality Control requirements for all equipment used.

    • (20%)

  • Understands Radiation Safety regulations and procedures. Applies them diligently.

    • Requirement description :

  • 2+ Years of Nuclear Med Tech Experience - Required
  • Knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS preferred
  • BLS (AHA) - Required
  • ARRT (N) or CNMT - Required
  • ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at / after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)

    • Profile Requirements :

  • Work History
  • Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty
  • 2 Supervisory Reference Forms, taken within the last two years
  • Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)

    • CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

  • ARRT
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NMTCB

    • ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

    Weekend Requirements : No

    On Call Requirements : No

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    Nuclear Medicine Technologist • West Branch, MI, United States