Nuclear Medicine Technologist Per-Diem

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment under the direction of a physician
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of using a computer following the physician's prescription
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images
• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during test procedures
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
• Maintains a clean work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology required
• Satisfactory Completed formal Nuclear Medicine Technology training in an AMA-approved school preferred
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) registered or registry eligible required
• Registry-eligible graduates must obtain certification within one year of hire
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) must be obtained within two years of hire
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred
• Experience with PET/CT Oncology imaging preferred