Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

ProLink; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy. The role includes performing PET/CT scans for cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies, with emphasis on radiation safety and quality control.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in diagnostic imaging settings, be proficient with Epic or PACS documentation, and work in a clinical environment dedicated to accurate results and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety.
• Experience in diagnostic imaging settings.
• Ability to conduct PET/CT scans for imaging.

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 (Epic, PACS).
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

PET/CT

Diagnostic imaging

Tools

PET scanners

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.