Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

McLendon Leadershi; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist position in Idaho is responsible for administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating PET scanners to perform imaging studies. The role includes preparing patients, ensuring accurate positioning, and maintaining equipment quality in a diagnostic imaging environment.

Applicants should have strong expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety, with experience in radiology settings and comprehensive documentation in EHR systems like Epic or PACS.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety.
• Experience in diagnostic imaging settings.
• Ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment and cameras.

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

PET imaging

Diagnostic imaging

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.