Nuclear Med Technologist

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and support diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures on a full-time basis at the Main Campus. You will operate gamma camera systems, thyroid probe, and xenon ventilation unit while ensuring patient safety and compliance with department policies.

The role requires ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, Indiana license, and BLS, with orientation completed.

Qualifications

• ARRT NM or NMTCB certification required.
• Indiana license required.
• Current BLS certification and Reid Health orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately evaluates requests for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals per physicians' orders.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
• Operates gamma camera systems, thyroid probe, and xenon ventilation unit.
• Follows NRC requirements and Quality Management Program (QMP) policies.
• Documents procedures accurately and communicates effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

ARRT NM or NMTCB certification

Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

BLS certification

Orientation completion

Tools

Gamma camera systems

Thyroid probe

Xenon ventilation unit

Job description

## Nuclear Med TechnologistApply: Reid Health Main Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR2702Nuclear Med Technologist3500 Nuclear Medicine and PET Scan**Schedule:** 40 hours weekly. Monday - Friday. 6:30 am-3 pm with alternating call ending at 8:00 pm. Weekend call rotating. Weekend call hours 6 am - 8 pm. **General Summary** The nuclear medicine technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients per physicians' orders and according to Radiology Department policies and procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. The technologist demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and competency necessary to administer radiopharmaceuticals fordiagnostic and therapeutic procedures and provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The technologist works cooperatively with other Radiology and health care team members. The technologist assists in the clinical instruction of students. **Essential Responsibilities:** PATIENT CARE: 1. Accurately evaluates requests for nuclear medicine procedures.2. Obtains patient history and symptoms, as appropriate.3. Administers radiopharmaceuticals per physicians' orders in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.4. Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.5. Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding nuclear medicine procedures.6. Demonstrates CARE Principles at all times in interactions with patients.7. Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families.8. Performs patient transportation as necessary.9. Initiates emergency measures as necessary.10. Accurately performs appropriate documentation.11. Considers the whole patient including safety, comfort, age of patient, spiritual, cultural and religious practices, emotional needs/barriers, desire and motivation, physical and or cognitive limitations and language barriers in the implementation of care EQUIPMENT/PROCEDURES: 1. Competently operates the gamma camera systems.2. Competently operates thyroid probe.3. Competently operates xenon ventilation unit.4. Competently performs all diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.5. Competently performs therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.6. Follows proper procedures for the ordering, receipt, storage, and handling of radioactive materials.7. Competently performs Nuclear Medicine quality control activities.8. Adheres to Quality Management Program (QMP).9. Follows Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Follows radiation safety policies and guidelines.2. Takes responsibility for personal radiation safety and exposure monitoring.3. Appropriately uses radiation protection devices.4. Demonstrates understanding of Code Decon responsibilities.5. Follows hot lab safety and security requirements.6. Demonstrates understanding of Code Red responsibilities.7. Follows infection control policies and procedures.8. Demonstrates awareness of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and their significance.9. Follows Radiology Department safety policies and procedures.10. Operates equipment in a safe manner to prevent injuries to personnel and patients. **Education Required:** Current registration in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Current Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.Current Basic Life Support certification.Successful completion of Reid Health orientation.Successful completion of Radiology department orientation.Competency based skills appropriate for the job. **Experience Required:** English competency, legible hand writing, good telephone skills, and the ability to multi-task are required.Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.