Nuclear Medicine Tech

About the Role

Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned.
• Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package.
• Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
• Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data.
• Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
• Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.
• Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by Nuclear Medicine procedure protocols.
• Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Participates in orientation, training, and inservicing of staff as needed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department's activities.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in assigned area.
• Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program Required
• Associates Preferred

Experience

• >10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - AZ State licensure must be provided prior to start date Required
• ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification Required or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) - CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) - Certification Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Basic Life Support healthcare provider course Required