Nuclear Medicine Tech (PRN) – Impactful Imaging Role

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Alaska seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision, including radiopharmaceutical preparation and imaging with gamma cameras and PET scanners.

You will ensure radiation safety, document procedures in the EMR, and collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists to deliver high-quality patient care. This PRN role emphasizes patient instruction and safety.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nuclear medicine imaging techniques, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and radiation safety procedures.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, state, and federal regulations for nuclear medicine and radiation protection.
• Ability to recognize abnormal scan results and identify technical errors to improve imaging accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies, following established protocols and physician orders to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally, adhering to safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and facility policies.
• Assesses patient condition before procedures, verifying proper identification, screening for contraindications, and ensuring the appropriateness of the exam.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and PET scanners, ensuring optimal image acquisition and quality control.
• Performs routine quality control (QC) checks on imaging equipment and maintains accurate documentation for NRC or state regulatory compliance.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials, following all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease abnormalities and physiological processes, recognizing when additional imaging views or modifications are needed to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Responds to and reports isotope spills, ensuring compliance with radiation safety officer (RSO) protocols and regulatory reporting guidelines.
• Provides clear instructions to patients and family members, explaining the procedure, potential side effects, and post-procedure care as needed.
• Documents all procedures, radiopharmaceutical usage, and patient interactions in the EMR, ensuring accuracy and compliance with facility policies.
• Collaborates with department leadership, Radiologists, and vendor(s) to update protocols on the NucMed scanners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical prep

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Quality documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Radiologic Technologist

ARDMS/ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech

NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Community Health Systems in Alaska seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision, including radiopharmaceutical preparation and imaging with gamma cameras and PET scanners.

You will ensure radiation safety, document procedures in the EMR, and collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists to deliver high-quality patient care. This PRN role emphasizes patient instruction and safety.