Nuclear Med Tech (9a-5:30p) Nuclear Medicine, Kingsport, TN in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Théméricourt; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Holston Valley Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shift in Imaging & Diagnostic Services.

The role involves preparing patients, operating gamma cameras, and processing studies in compliance with NRC and state regulations. Requirements include two years of NM technologist experience, ARRT licensure or NMTCB certification, and CPR. On-call availability is noted; location is Kingsport, TN.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a registered/certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• CPR required.
• Licenses: ARRT licensure in nuclear medicine or NMTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Operate gamma camera to acquire images and adjust settings for quality images.
• Process studies and read radiation measurements per regulations.
• Perform radiopharmaceutical dosing and IV injections.
• Ensure ALARA principles and follow Nuclear Medicine standards.

Skills

Experience with NM Technologist role

Education

ARRT licensure in Nuclear Medicine

NMTCB certification

CPR certification

Job description

Nuclear Med Tech (9a-5:30p)Holston Valley Medical Center | Imaging & Diagnostic Services | Full Time**$10,000 Sign on Bonus (with a 30 month commitment) **

DescriptionPerforms a variety of duties in preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures, to furnish diagnostic information. Operates scintillation detectors to produce images and measures concentration of radioisotopes in specified body areas on patients ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Scan the patients—making proper settings on gamma camera and manipulate computers to process the studies. Reads or surveys the amount of radiation given off by certain radioactive material shipped to the department. Assays the radioactivity of newly arrived radiopharmaceuticals. Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for patients and performs IV injections of Radiopharmaceuticals. Follows all state and NRC regulations pertaining to the field of Nuclear Medicine. Follows ALARA regulations. Knows and performs Quality control on all equipment in accordance with Nuclear Medicine license. The Nuclear Medicine Tech will be of strong ethical character. They will adhere to the SNMT Clinical Performance Standards for NM Technologists, to include the administration and monitoring of adjunctive medication(s) used during an in-vitro, diagnostic imaging, or therapeutic procedure. Adjunctive medications are defined as those medications used to evoke a specific physiological or biochemical response.

Requirements: Two years' experience as a registered/certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist is .

Licenses and Certifications:Valid and active ARRT licensure in nuclear medicine or certified by NMTCB.CPR required

Shift: Day On Call: Yes NoLocation: Kingsport, TN