Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist position involves administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing 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.

You will work in a clinical imaging department, prepare and position patients, operate PET equipment, maintain quality checks, and document procedures in EHR systems such as Epic or PACS while adhering to

Qualifications

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB or ARRT NM) required.
• Experience with PET/CT imaging and cardiac perfusion preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and patient care standards.

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

Diagnostic imaging

Patient care

Education

Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Epic

PACS

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.