Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist role at McLendon Leadership involves administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET scanners, and preparing patients for imaging procedures. You will ensure safety and quality checks, document findings in EHR systems, and adhere to radiation safety protocols in a diagnostic imaging environment.

This position emphasizes nuclear medicine expertise and strong commitment to radiation safety, with opportunities to contribute to cancer staging and cardiac perfusion

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging settings.
• Familiarity with quality checks and radiation safety protocols.

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

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

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.