Allied Health - Nuclear Med Tech

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

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist at McLendon Leadershi in Tyler, Texas administers radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy and conducts PET/CT scans for cancer staging and cardiac perfusion studies. The ideal candidate has expertise in nuclear medicine and radiation safety within a diagnostic imaging setting.

Responsibilities include safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET scanners, preparing patients, and documenting procedures in EHR systems, while upholding radiation safety

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.