Nuclear Med Techologist - Nuclear Medicine * Shift Varies

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials under department leadership. Expect shift variation with on-call and weekend coverage requirements, and adherence to ALARA principles and safety protocols.

Requirements include an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with an associates degree, ARRT(N)/NMTCB/CAMRT certification, and current BLS with ongoing CE to maintain credentials.

Qualifications

• Formal Nuclear Medicine Technology program completed with an associate degree.
• Registered ARRT (N) or NMTCB or CAMRT certification.
• Current BLS certification and ongoing continuing education to maintain certification.
• Meets scope of practice and performance standards per accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radioactive materials.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation dose.
• Provide safe, effective patient care during procedures.
• Follow NRC rules for RAM handling and disposal and hospital policies.
• Operate radiology equipment and software in daily responsibilities.
• Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

ALARA practices

Patient care

Team communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

Nuclear Med Techologist - Nuclear Medicine * Shift Varies

Requisition #: req12605

Shift: Varies

FTE status: 0

On-call: Yes

Weekends: Yes

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.