Nuclear Medicine Technologist I - LGH/Full-Time Days

About the Role

This full-time position is bonus eligible, offering up to $25K for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists with 2 or more years of experience. The Advanced Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist II prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
• Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Produces a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
• Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Processes cardiac function studies, using computer.
• Records and processes results of procedures.
• Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standards (survey meter dose calibrator well counter uptake probe SPECT linearity center of rotation).
• Explains all aspects of procedure to patients and keeps patients and families informed of waiting times or progress of procedure as necessary.
• Improves service and image quality by utilizing feedback from staff, patients, and supervisor.
• Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Secures returns supplies and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms.
• Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly.
• Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a formal education program accredited by A.R.R.T or a mechanism acceptable to the A.R.R.T. of Society of Nuclear Medicine.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Nuclear Medicine (preferred).

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology, or registered by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Pay

$31.88 - $47.82/Hour