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Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$31.5–$55/hrFull-time

About the role

Better at Work. Better at Life. When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you’ll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.” The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II performs a variety of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and specialized imaging equipment. This position is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, adhering to radiation safety practices, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine procedures within area (nuclear medicine procedures).
  • Operate equipment and execute processes as per protocol to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care.
  • Communicate with patient and family around procedures; monitor and address/escalate any distress reported by patient.
  • Conduct documentation tasks within relevant information systems as per defined guidelines (e.g., storage, retrieval, tracking, disposal of paper, electronic and film imaging records, process logs, files, billing reports).
  • Produce and evaluate data, information, and images as required.
  • Perform quality control activities, document results and escalate issues as required.
  • Assist in set-up, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for equipment within area.
  • Support inventory management including monitoring, receipt, and appropriate storage of supplies; report inventory replenishment requirements to relevant teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Training: Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program required.Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: 3+ years in performing nuclear medicine exams/procedures required.Experience Exception: Bachelor's degree within relevant area (e.g., radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology, ultrasound technology) with 1+ years of relevant experience.Experience with documentation of diagnostic procedures and working with MS Office/ other relevant electronic systems preferred.Experience

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