Nuclear Medicine Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform all aspects of patient exams at a technical level with high-quality images under general supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic studies, obtaining histories, explaining procedures, operating imaging equipment, preparing radioactive isotopes, and administering medications as prescribed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses concerns.
• Operates and maintains nuclear scanning imaging equipment.
• Performs diagnostic studies including measuring/preparing radioactive isotopes.
• Identifies, prepares, and administers medications within scope.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient communication

Education

AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine

ARRT/NMTCB certification

BLS certification

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

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.

Essential Functions and 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.

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: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001397
• Daily Work Times: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: No