Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Specialist

McLaren Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Detroit is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform all aspects of patient exams, producing high-quality images under general supervision and in line with established policies and procedures.

You will specialize in diagnostic studies, obtain patient history, explain procedures, operate imaging equipment, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and administer medications within your scope, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and accurate results.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine required.
• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or NMTCB.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort and confidence.
• Operates and maintains all nuclear scanning imaging equipment to ensure proper function.
• Performs diagnostic studies including measuring and preparing concentrations of radioactive isotopes to obtain diagnostic information.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/substances within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine

Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or NMTCB

Current BLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Detroit is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform all aspects of patient exams, producing high-quality images under general supervision and in line with established policies and procedures.

You will specialize in diagnostic studies, obtain patient history, explain procedures, operate imaging equipment, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and administer medications within your scope, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and accurate results.