Nuclear Med Techologist - Nuclear Medicine Days Resource Shift Varies

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic radiology procedures, under supervision, reviewing patient history and ensuring safe ALARA practices while communicating with patients and staff. Responsibilities include preparing radioactive materials, using radiology equipment, maintaining certifications, and adhering to NRC requirements.

Eligible candidates are ARRT(N) or NMTCB/CAMRT registered, with an associate degree in

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with at least an Associate degree.
• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT (N), NMTCB or CAMRT registration required.
• Continuing education hours required to maintain certification.
• Meets Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging scope and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radioactive materials.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation dose.
• Provide safe and effective patient care during procedures.
• Follow NRC regulations and hospital policies.
• Operate radiology equipment and software daily.
• Maintain certifications and registrations.
• Demonstrate effective use of AIDET in patient communication.
• Participate in department quality initiatives.

Skills

BLS certification

ALARA principles

AIDET communication

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT (N) / NMTCB / CAMRT registration

Job description

Nuclear Med Techologist - Nuclear Medicine Days Resource Shift Varies

Requisition #: req12835

Shift: Varies

FTE status: 0

On-call: No

Weekends: No

General Purpose of Job

Under the direct supervision of department leadership the responsibility of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is to perform various technical procedures requiring independent judgment in the use of radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and conditions in patients. The technologist will review the patient’s medical history to understand the patient’s illness and pending diagnostic or treatment procedure; instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure; and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completion of a formal approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with a minimum of an Associate degree.
• Registered ARRT (N), NMTCB or CAMRT required.
• Current BLS certification - Basic life support.
• Complete required continuing education hours to maintain certification.
• Meets scope of practice and performance standards as identified by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

Essential Duties

• Prepares and administers radioactive materials.
• Will use the principle of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) to minimize radiation dose.
• Provides safe and effective patient care while performing duties of Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Adheres to policies and procedures set down by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, University of Michigan Health-West, and the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Utilize and effectively use all Radiology equipment and software in the performance of daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures
• Participate in the department quality initiatives of the department.
• Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital and accrediting body.
• Display consistent proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers.
• Adheres to ALARA concept in place at University of Michigan Health-West, keeping radiation exposure to self, and others as low as reasonably achievable.
• Follows NRC rules and regulations for ordering, receipt, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials (RAM), according to hospital license.