Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

ProLink; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform PET/CT scans for cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies.

The role requires expertise in nuclear medicine, radiation safety, and accuracy in documentation within EHR systems. Strong patient care and equipment QC skills are essential in a diagnostic imaging setting.

Qualifications

• Experience administering radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy.
• Proficiency in nuclear medicine procedures such as PET/CT scans and cardiac perfusion studies.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety protocols and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment like PET scanners.
• Prepare and position patients for scans.
• Maintain and perform quality checks on equipment.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Education

CNMT certification

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PET scanners

PACS

Epic

Job description

Overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy. They conduct PET/CT scans for cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety, with experience in diagnostic imaging settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment like PET scanners.
• Prepare and position patients for scans.
• Maintain and perform quality checks on equipment.
• Document procedures in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.

This role is crucial for nuclear imaging in disease detection.