Nuclear Med Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine procedures, using radionuclides to produce diagnostic images for licensed practitioners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine, CNMT/RTNM certification, and CPR within 30 days, with strict adherence to radiation safety and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine or approved program.
• Certification required at hire (CNMT/RTNM).
• CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; calibrate instruments and review calibration data.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Image acquisition

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

CNMT or RTNM certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.
Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.
To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments and review calibration date to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient’s studies and radioactive decay.
• Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician.
• Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on photographic film.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or approved school of nuclear medicine technology
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist OR Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire
• Nuclear Medical Technologist: AR, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.