Nuclear Medicine Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a professional for a role in Nuclear Medicine in Detroit. The position requires performing diagnostic studies, maintaining imaging equipment, and providing excellent patient care.

Qualified candidates must have graduated from an AMA-approved school and hold ARRT or NMTCB registration. Current BLS certification is also required. The schedule is per diem, ensuring flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or NMTCB.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Explain standard procedures to patients and address their concerns.
• Operate and maintain nuclear scanning imaging equipment.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities of nuclear medicine at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned nuclear scanning imaging equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Performs diagnostic studies including measuring and preparing concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas to obtain diagnostic information that correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/substances that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Current BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26000731
• Daily Work Times: 8-4:30
• Hours Per Pay Period: 20
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No