Nuclear Med Tech

MedStar Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. This role involves conducting diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining medical equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nuclear medicine with relevant certifications and experience, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Benefits

Diverse benefits portfolio

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program required.
• Clinical Nuclear Medicine experience of over 10 months required.
• Certified Nuclear Med Tech and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in nuclear medicine.
• Calibrate/administer isotopes and obtain patient history.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety and cleanliness in working areas.

Skills

Patient Safety

Quality Control

Technical Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

• PRN; per diem, as needed
• N. 27th Ave @ W. Beardsley Rd

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Responsibilities

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
Essential Functions

• Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data. Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room. Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by Nuclear Medicine procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Participates in orientation, training, and inservicing of staff as needed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department's activities.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program - Required

Experience

• >10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT) AZ State CNMT license and licensure must be provided prior to start date - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course. - Required
• either ARRT or NMTCB - Required