Nuclear Medicine Tech — Diagnostic Imaging & Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work with the Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures.

The role reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and involves QA, safety, patient care, and compliance with JCAHO/ICANL standards, with emphasis on timely exams, accurate data, and interdepartmental communication.

Qualifications

• Registered Nuclear Technologist with ARRT or NMTCB certification.
• Licensed in Nuclear Medicine with the State of Louisiana.
• CPR certified.
• Strong math skills including physics and chemistry.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Emotional stability and resilience; adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of all assigned patients.
• Handle radioactive material safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Perform dept QA measures and cath lab correlations.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvements.
• Maintain compliance with JCAHO and ICANL regulations.
• File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed.
• Competent in venipuncture techniques.
• Communicate abnormal variances of data to appropriate staff.
• Perform QC protocols on all equipment.
• Perform routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
• Obtain pertinent patient history and documentation.
• Operate a variety of computer systems for daily patient handling.
• Understand and maintain radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked area routinely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills (physics/chemistry)

Communication

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Education

ARRT Certification

Nuclear Medicine State License LA

CPR Certification

NMTCB Certification

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work with the Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures.

The role reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and involves QA, safety, patient care, and compliance with JCAHO/ICANL standards, with emphasis on timely exams, accurate data, and interdepartmental communication.