Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Urology-Centers-of-Alabama; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology-Centers-of-Alabama in Homewood, AL seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in nuclear medicine to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will use a range of imaging equipment and closely follow radiation safety guidelines.

This role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification, a state license, and typically 0–2 years of related experience. You will collect specimens and prepare data for physicians, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and

Qualifications

• Certification from ARRT or NMTCB required.
• State license to practice required.
• 0–2 years of related experience typical.
• Explain medical procedures to patients and address questions.
• Follow safety procedures to protect patients and staff from radiation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients.
• Operate imaging equipment to create diagnostic/therapeutic images.
• Collect biologic specimens and prepare data for physician interpretation.
• Maintain detailed procedure records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Procedures explanation

HIPAA compliance

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

State license to practice

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

General SummaryPrepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in both diagnostic studies therapeutic treatments. It creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools. Collects biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation by physicians. Follows radiation safety guidelines and documents radio pharmaceutical usage for regulatory compliance.Minimum QualificationsRequires a certification from the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT) or the nuclear medicine technology certification board (NMTCB) and a state license to practice.Workers closely managed works on projects slash matters of limited complexity in a support role typically requires zero to two years of related experience.Explain medical procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have.Follow safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients.Monitor and watch for any unusual reaction’s patients may have to drugs.Operate imaging equipment.Maintain detailed procedure records.Follow safety and disposal radiation procedures.Ability to use technologyAnalytical skillsCompassionDetail-orientedInterpersonal skillsPhysical staminaMust show the ability to maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.