Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Trinity Health; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health in Chelsea Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a part-time, day shift position. The NM Technologist will operate Hot Lab equipment and diagnostic NM imaging systems, obtain images for interpretation, and assist physicians with radiopharmaceutical administration.

The role requires NMTCB or ARRT registration, an accredited NM technologist program or AS degree, and BLS certification. One year NM experience is preferred, with strong anatomy knowledge and QC skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree.
• Registration as NMTCB or ARRT is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year NM experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and proficiency in venipuncture and QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and during exams.
• Calculates radionuclide activity and prepares radiopharmaceutical dosages.
• Performs QC to ensure pharmaceutical quality and maintains sterility of compounds.
• Prepares imaging devices and performs Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
• Administers radiopharmaceutical doses via various routes.
• Monitors patient status and follows protocols for intervention.
• Maintains inventory and handles radioactive materials per policy.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy knowledge

Venipuncture proficiency

Quality control procedures

Patient communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist program / AS degree

BLS certification

Tools

Hot Lab equipment

NM imaging equipment

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Nuclear Medical Technologist

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Primary Location: Chelsea Hospital

Position Purpose

The NM Technologistoperatesa variety of Hot Lab equipment, aswelldiagnosticNMimaging equipment,toobtain images oftheanatomyof interestfor interpretation by Radiologists, with attention to As LowAsReasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts.The NM Technologist processes the images asrequiredper specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may alsoassistthe physician with theadministration of therapeutic radionuclides.

Shift Available: Day shift

Status Available: Part Time, 24 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, orAssociate in Applied Science degree

• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• One year NM experience preferred

• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, be proficient in venipunctureand quality control proceduresand operation ofHot Laband NM imagingequipment.

What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will do:

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition foradditionalpertinent informationrelativeto the ordered test, suchas,coherence, ability tocomply withexam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.

• Calculates radionuclideactivity to be administeredin accordance withprotocols for ordered procedures.Preparesappropriate dosageand volumeof radiopharmaceuticals.

• Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients.Maintainssterilityand integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.

• Prepares imaging devices for studiesin accordance withprotocols for orderedexam.

• Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.

• Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic,staticand/or SPECT and SEPCT-CTimaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.

• Monitors andmaintainspatient’s ancillary equipment, suchas,supplemental oxygen and IV lines.

• Observespatientfor change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifiesappropriate staff, as needed.

• Prepares specializedradiopharmaceuticalsforeitherin-vitro or in-vivolabellingmethod.Preparespatientbloodsamples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.

• Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User, NM Manager, and Radiation Safety Officer.

• Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing,distributingand storing radioactive materials.

• Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.

• Disposesof radioactive material and radioactive wastein accordance withdepartmental policy and state/federal regulation.

• Assistsinmaintainingcurrent inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies.Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, andtransportsto hospital sterilizationunit.

• Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.

• Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified instrumentation.Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.