Nuclear Medicine – PET/CT

Lake Regional Health System; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri, is seeking a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and to operate PET/SPECT imaging equipment. You will explain procedures to patients, position them for scans, and monitor for reactions while maintaining safety protocols.

The role requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology, state licensing, and the ability to operate imaging systems.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.
• State license and certification to practice nuclear medicine.
• Ability to competently operate imaging equipment.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities.
• Strong communication and empathy when dealing with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explain imaging procedures to patients and ensure comfort during scanning.
• Operate imaging equipment such as PET and SPECT scans.
• Process images for brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain records of radiopharmaceuticals used and procedures performed.
• Produce images for interpretation by physicians.
• Maintain safety to protect staff and patients from radiation exposure.
• Maintain and inspect imaging equipment and stay updated on advances in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Stamina

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Imaging equipment (PET, SPECT)

Job description

Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT

Lake Regional Health System Osage Beach, Missouri, United States

About this position

Lake Regional is looking for a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to be responsible for the preparation and administration of radioactive drugs. Nuclear medicine technologist's responsibilities include operating imaging equipment and ensuring the safety of all medical staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

To be a successful nuclear medicine technologist, you should have excellent technical and computer skills, as well as attention to detail. You should also have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Overview:

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
• Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
• Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
• Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.
• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.
• Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.
• A state license and certification to practice nuclear medicine.
• The ability to competently operate imaging equipment.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities.
• Good communication skills and empathy when dealing with patients and their families.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving.