Nuclear Medicine Tech – PET/CT & Cardiology Specialist

Carolinas Medical Center; Alta (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Nuclear Medicine. The ideal candidate must have completed an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program, be ARRT (N) or NMTCB registered, or eligible with registration within 1 year of hire, and bring 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring safety, verifying patient identity, obtaining materials as

Qualifications

• Formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility is required.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration required; registry-eligible if new graduate and registered within 1 year of hire date.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients.

Skills

BLS certification

Radiation safety

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (AMA Approved)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Nuclear Medicine. The ideal candidate must have completed an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program, be ARRT (N) or NMTCB registered, or eligible with registration within 1 year of hire, and bring 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring safety, verifying patient identity, obtaining materials as