Nuclear Medicine Tech: Diagnostic Imaging & Safety Lead

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to participate in diagnostic radiopharmaceutical procedures. You will work with the Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document, and administer diagnostic doses, and perform QA in a busy imaging department.

The role requires strong patient communication, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to operate various computer systems for patient handling.

Qualifications

• Registered Nuclear Technologist with ARRT
• Basic Math skills including physics and chemistry
• ARRT certification or NMTCB certification
• Must be licensed in Nuclear Medicine with the State of Louisiana
• CPR certified
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel
• Requires emotional stability and resilience
• Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of all assigned patients.
• Radioactive material handling and protection.
• Perform dept QA measures and cath lab correlations.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvements.
• Maintain compliance with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements.
• 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 computer systems necessary for daily patient handling.
• Maintain radiation safety protocols.
• Keep the area clean and well stocked.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiation safety

Patient communication

QA/QC procedures

Venipuncture

Electronic records

Education

ARRT Certification

Louisiana Nuclear Medicine License

CPR Certification

NMTCB Certification

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to participate in diagnostic radiopharmaceutical procedures. You will work with the Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document, and administer diagnostic doses, and perform QA in a busy imaging department.

The role requires strong patient communication, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to operate various computer systems for patient handling.