Nuclear Medicine Technologist

About the role

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of nuclear medicine.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Nuclear Medicine Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures, including positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
• Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.

Requirements

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Three years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Required certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV
• Must have one of the following: ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) or CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)

Skills

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

Qualifications

Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.