Nuclear Medicine Tech

About the role

As our Nuclear Medicine Tech, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients and outpatients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the safe operation of imaging equipment. You will perform nuclear medicine procedures, precisely administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate various imaging and computer equipment, and maintain accurate records of radioactive materials from receipt through disposal. You will also act as a clinical resource and assure current standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures and operate gamma camera/computer imaging systems, planar and SPECT and non-imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images and results for interpretation by a radiologist/nuclear medicine physician.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and practice all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Process radiopharmaceuticals from receipt and preparation through administration and disposal in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare patients for exams, provide information and instruction to patients and/or families regarding the procedure, and respond to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observe patients and equipment during procedures, report/document unusual occurrences, and record patients’ conditions.
• Coordinate quality control procedures on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals according to department procedures and maintain records for inspection by regulating agencies.
• Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine R.T. (N)(ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• Licensed Radiology Technologist for those working at a Kansas site

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year of nuclear medicine experience
• Cardiac Nuclear Medicine registration
• Positron Emission Tomography Registry, if applicable to entity

Pay

$37.59 - $63.31 /hour