Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Vetted Solutions; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Nuclear Medicine–Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging systems.

The role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient comfort while maintaining radiation safety and infection control. You will document findings in the EHR and participate in QA activities with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Competent in nuclear medicine imaging procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Excellent patient communication and compassionate, team-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.
• Accurate documentation skills in the EHR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
• Operate nuclear imaging equipment to obtain high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment support.
• Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and address patient comfort and responses throughout imaging.
• Maintain strict radiation safety practices and infection control standards.
• Monitor, document, and communicate relevant patient and imaging information to the clinical team.
• Record procedures and findings in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Nuclear imaging

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Job description

Nuclear Medicine–Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) performs diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
• Operate nuclear imaging equipment to obtain high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment support.
• Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and address patient comfort and responses throughout imaging.
• Maintain strict radiation safety practices and infection control standards.
• Monitor, document, and communicate relevant patient and imaging information to the clinical team.
• Record procedures and findings in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competent in nuclear medicine imaging procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Excellent patient communication and compassionate, team-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.
• Accurate documentation skills in the EHR.