Nuclear Medical Tech - PRN

Flowers Hospital; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Flowers Hospital seeks a part-time Nuclear Medical Tech - PRN to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision. The candidate will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with safety protocols, collaborating with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures in a clinical or hospital setting required.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies following established protocols.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals adhering to safety protocols.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment, ensuring optimal quality control.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety procedures

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Licensed Radiologic Technologist

(N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech

NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech

BCLS - Basic Life Support

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Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a physician. This role includes preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I collaborates with Radiologists, Cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic imaging and high-quality patient care.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a physician. This role includes preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I collaborates with Radiologists, Cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic imaging and high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies, following established protocols and physician orders to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally, adhering to safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and facility policies.
• Assesses patient condition before procedures, verifying proper identification, screening for contraindications, and ensuring the appropriateness of the exam.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and PET scanners, ensuring optimal image acquisition and quality control.
• Performs routine quality control (QC) checks on imaging equipment and maintains accurate documentation for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or state regulatory compliance.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials, following all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease abnormalities and physiological processes, recognizing when additional imaging views or modifications are needed to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Responds to and reports isotope spills, ensuring compliance with radiation safety officer (RSO) protocols and regulatory reporting guidelines.
• Provides clear instructions to patients and family members, explaining the procedure, potential side effects, and post-procedure care as needed.
• Documents all procedures, radiopharmaceutical usage, and patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with facility policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures in a clinical or hospital setting required
• 2-4 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in nuclear medicine imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and radiation safety procedures.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, state, and federal regulations for nuclear medicine and radiation protection.
• Ability to recognize abnormal scan results and identify technical errors to improve imaging accuracy.
• Effective communication and patient care skills, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in equipment calibration and image optimization.
• Attention to detail in record-keeping, documentation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with radiologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare providers.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
• (N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech required or
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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