Nuclear Medical Technologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medical Technologist to operate Hot Lab and diagnostic NM imaging equipment, performing procedures with an emphasis on ALARA principles.

The position requires completion of an accredited NM program or AS, NMTCB/ARRT registration, current BLS, and preferred 1 year NM experience. Expect day shifts with some weekend/holiday rotation and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program completed or an Associate in Applied Science.
• Certification by NMTCB or ARRT.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year NM experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, venipuncture, and QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients before and during exams.
• Observe patient condition for pertinent information relative to the ordered test.
• Calculate radionuclide activity per protocols.
• Prepare appropriate dosage and volume of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform quality control to ensure pharmaceutical quality.
• Maintain sterility and integrity of prepared radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare imaging devices for studies per protocols.
• Administer radiopharmaceutical doses to patients.
• Perform Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures (dynamic, static, SPECT/SEPCT-CT).
• Monitor ancillary equipment and patient status.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for labelling or transport samples.
• Receive and check radionuclide shipments for contamination; dispose of waste per regulations.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Venipuncture

Quality control procedures

ALARA principles

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program or AS/ASc

Tools

Hot Lab equipment

NM imaging equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Nuclear Medical Technologist Department: Nuclear Medicine Primary Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI) -could also 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.