NUCLEAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medical Technologist to join their team. This full-time role involves performing high-quality nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear medicine, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to adhering to safety protocols. With a focus on quality imaging and patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about nuclear medicine and eager to contribute to patient diagnostics, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine required.
• 1-3 years experience preferred with ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality nuclear medicine procedures per exam protocol.
• Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient Communication

Safety Protocols

Infection Control

Education

Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Tools

Medical Imaging Equipment

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Full-Time

Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

The Nuclear Med Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Full-Time

Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• 1-3 years experience preferred
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT
• BLS
• State license if required

Base Salary: USD $106,454 to $170,370