TECHNOLOGIST, NUCLEAR MEDICINE

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform CNM diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with a strong focus on patient care and safety. The candidate will review requisitions, prepare for exams, perform imaging, and ensure quality control of radiopharmaceuticals while strictly following ALARA principles and hospital regulations.

Four years of related experience and SCHS registration are required, with international certifications considered

Qualifications

• Current Registration from country of origin and SCHS is required.
• Certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist with NMTCB/ARRT/ASCP/CAMRT or equivalent for non-Saudis is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews exam requisitions and protocols and prepares for the exam.
• Performs imaging with focus on patient care, quality and efficiency.
• Prepares and performs quality control checks on radiopharmaceuticals, including chemical purity and calibration checks.
• Adheres to physician orders, selects radiopharmaceuticals and dosages, and consults with the physician as needed.
• Explains procedures to patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals, conducts studies and reports issues to supervisor.
• Observes radiation safety procedures including shielding, handling and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or repair needs and documents testing procedures.
• Participates in in-service training, continuing education and PI Process; assists in training students, interns and trainees.
• Ensures compliance with hospital, radiation safety and national regulations including ALARA and quality improvement programs.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety ALARA

Job description

CLINICAL PET & NUCLEAR MEDICINE SERVICES (Sec)-R | External Job

Performs Clinical Nuclear Medicine (CNM) diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews exam requisitions and protocols, ask questions to supervisors as needed, and prepare for the exam.
• Performs imaging with focus on patient care, quality, and efficient time management. Communicate with CNM physicians to ensure satisfactory images.
• Prepares and perform quality control checks on radiopharmaceuticals, including chemical purity and calibration checks.
• Adheres to physician’s orders, select appropriate radiopharmaceuticals and dosages, and consult with the physician as needed.
• Explains procedures to patients, administer radiopharmaceuticals, conduct studies, and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Observes radiation safety protocols, including protective shielding, proper handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Report equipment malfunctions or repair needs, and document testing and study procedures.
• Participates in in-service training, continuing education, and the PI Process. Assist in training and evaluating students, interns, and trainees.
• Ensures compliance with hospital, radiation safety, and national regulations, including ALARA principles and quality improvement programs.

Other responsibilities

• Current Registration from country of origin andSaudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Must be certified as Nuclear MedicineTechnologist including one of the following: NMTCB, ARRT, ASCP or CAMRT orequivalent for non-Saudis.

Experience

• Four (4) years as Technologist, Nuclear Medicine at KFSH&RC, or(Grade 08) related experience is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the lastfour (4) years.
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continuedmedical education [CME].