Nuclear Medical Technologist

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day One benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long-term)

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Nuclear Medicine department. The role operates Hot Lab and diagnostic NM imaging equipment to obtain diagnostic images while applying ALARA principles and assisting with radiopharmaceutical administration.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, dose calculations, quality control, image acquisition, post-procedure care, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree.
• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by NMTCB or ARRT.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year NM experience preferred.
• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, venipuncture, quality control procedures and operation of Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam.
• Calculates radionuclide activity to be administered in accordance with protocols.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients.
• Prepares imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered exam.
• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures including adjusting equipment for the area of study.
• Monitors and maintains patient’s ancillary equipment.
• Observes patient for change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention.
• Prepares specialized radiopharmaceuticals and patient samples for transport.
• Reports radiation exposure to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs tasks associated with receiving, processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials.
• Receives and checks radionuclide shipments for contamination.
• Disposes of radioactive material and waste per policy and regulations.
• Maintains inventory and laboratory supplies; supports sterilization workflow.
• Performs quality control on instruments and initiates service calls as needed.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy knowledge

Venipuncture proficiency

Quality control procedures

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety awareness

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist program or Associate in Applied Science

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Department

Nuclear Medicine

Primary Location

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI). Also could be scheduled for some hours at Livingston Hospital in Brighton.

Position Purpose

The NM Technologist operates a variety of Hot Lab equipment, as well diagnostic NM imaging equipment, to obtain images of the anatomy of interest for interpretation by Radiologists, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts. The NM Technologist processes the images as required per specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may also assist the physician with the administration of therapeutic radionuclides.

Shift Available

Day Shift, weekend and holiday rotation. On call until 10pm rotation.

Status Available

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree
• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year NM experience preferred
• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, be proficient in venipuncture and quality control procedures and operation of Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment.

What The Nuclear Medical Technologist Will Do

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition for additional pertinent information relative to the ordered test, such as, coherence, ability to comply with exam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.
• Calculates radionuclide activity to be administered in accordance with protocols for ordered procedures. Prepares appropriate dosage and volume of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients. Maintains sterility and integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.
• Prepares imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered exam.
• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.
• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic, static and/or SPECT and SEPCT-CT imaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.
• Monitors and maintains patient’s ancillary equipment, such as, supplemental oxygen and IV lines.
• Observes patient for change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifies appropriate staff, as needed.
• Prepares specialized radiopharmaceuticals for either in-vitro or in-vivo labelling method. Prepares patient blood samples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.
• Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User, NM Manager, and Radiation Safety Officer.
• Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials.
• Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.
• Disposes of radioactive material and radioactive waste in accordance with departmental policy and state/federal regulation.
• Assists in maintaining current inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies. Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, and transports to hospital sterilization unit.
• Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.
• Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified instrumentation. Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

Total Rewards And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.