Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership in Austin, TX is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform PET/CT scans, and support cardiac perfusion studies in a busy radiology department. The ideal candidate will have strong nuclear medicine expertise, radiation safety training, and hands-on experience with EPIC and PACS.

You will ensure high-quality imaging, perform quality checks on equipment, and uphold strict safety standards while collaborating with physicians and

Qualifications

• Nuclear medicine expertise and radiation safety certification.
• Experience in diagnostic imaging settings.

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.

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. Technologists with nuclear medicine skills are encouraged to apply for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.