Nuclear Medicine Tech

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point in Lehi, Utah, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients and outpatients. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging systems, and maintain meticulous records from receipt through disposal.

You will serve as a clinical resource with a strong emphasis on radiation safety, ALARA, and patient-focused care in a Level III trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Technologist credentials: ARRT (N) or NMTCB.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Licensed Radiology Technologist for Kansas site if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate gamma cameras and imaging systems to produce diagnostic images.
• Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceuticals from receipt to disposal.
• Ensure ALARA compliance and radiation safety practices.
• Provide patient instruction and act as clinical resource.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radiation safety

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

ARRT NM/Radiology license or NMTCB certification

BLS certification

Tools

Gamma camera

Planar imaging

SPECT imaging

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Tech, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients and outpatients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the safe operation of imaging equipment.

Every day you will perform nuclear medicine procedures, precisely administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate various imaging and computer equipment, and maintain accurate records of radioactive materials from receipt through disposal. You will also act as a clinical resource and assure current standards of practice.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in nuclear medicine procedures, meticulous attention to detail in radiopharmaceutical administration and record-keeping, a strong understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to operate complex imaging equipment while serving as a clinical resource.

• Performs duties directly involved in a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the diagnosis, therapy and treatment of disease, operating gamma camera/computer imaging systems, planar and SPECT and non-imagingequipment, producing quality diagnostic images and results for interpretation by a radiologist/nuclear medicine physician, and practicing all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA).


• Processes radiopharmaceuticals from receipt and preparation through administration and disposal in a safe and efficient manner.


• Prepares patients for exams, provides information and instruction to patients and/or families regarding the procedure, and responds to their physical and emotional needs.


• Observes patients and equipment during procedures and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patients’ conditions.


• Coordinates quality control procedures on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals according to department procedures and maintains records of quality control and radioactive materials for inspection by regulating agencies.


• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED


• Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine R.T. (N)(ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association


• Licensed Radiology Technologist for those working at a Kansas site

Preferred

• Associate's Degree, is strongly preferred


• Bachelor's Degree


• One (1) year of nuclear medicine experience, is strongly preferred


• Cardiac Nuclear Medicine registration


• Positron Emission Tomography Registry preferred, if applicable to entity

Where You'll Work

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point is a 40-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of northern Utah County. Conveniently located in Lehi, Mountain Point is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point. Working in a friendly community-focused hospital environment, our highly skilled medical professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care to the people of Lehi and beyond. We uphold the highest standards of patient care in an environment of respect and we continue to strive toward delivering unparalleled long-term services, equipment and facilities to meet the changing health care needs of our community. We are a leader in advanced surgical technologies and are a Level III trauma center and stroke receiving facility.