Nuclear Med Technician

The University of Vermont Health Network; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies with radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment under clinical direction. The role includes assaying and administering radiopharmaceuticals and conducting quality control procedures.

Flexibility to cross-train in other Radiology modalities is required to meet departmental staffing needs and ensure patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registered or Certified and licensed to practice in Vermont.
• AS degree required; BS degree preferred.
• Certification through NMTCB or ARRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic studies utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment under supervision.
• Assay and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients; perform quality control procedures.
• Cross-train in other Radiology modalities based on departmental staffing needs.

Skills

Cross-training in radiology modalities

Quality control procedures

Education

AS degree

BS degree preferred

NMTCB certification

ARRT certification

Vermont licensure

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

At the administrative direction of the Director/Operations Supervisor/ Team Lead, and the clinical direction of the Radiologist, perform diagnostic studies utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment with minimum supervision. Assay and administer radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patient and performs quality control procedures. Position requires the flexibility to cross train in other Radiology modalities based upon departmental staffing needs.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Employees who are cross-trained in more than one DI modality are responsible for all aspects of the job descriptions in each separate modality. Competencies in each modality must be kept at adequate levels of performance for each area, and necessary documentation, including certification renewals, must take place on a yearly basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registered or Certified and licensed to practice in the State of Vermont via NMTCB or ARRT. Current minimum is an A.S. degree with B.S. preferred