Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS on a per diem basis. The role involves diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures using radioactive materials with day shifts and no weekends.

Responsibilities include radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, imaging with SPECT, and strict adherence to radiation safety protocols. Required licenses and ARRT/NMTCB certifications apply, with preferred radiology experience and BCLS

Qualifications

• Current state license issued by CDPH/ARRT/NMTCB.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• Graduate of an ARRT-accredited program.
• BCLS (AHA) current required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Proficient computer skills.
• One year acute, clinical radiology experience preferred.
• At least one year experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients and measure doses.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV, oral, or inhalation routes.
• Perform imaging studies using nuclear medicine equipment including SPECT.
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture tracer images.
• Follow strict radiation safety, storage, and disposal protocols.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Proficient computer skills

Radiology experience

Nuclear medicine experience

Education

ARRT-accredited program

Nuclear Medicine Certification

Nuclear Medicine License (CDPH/ARRT/NMTCB)

Tools

SPECT imaging

Radiopharmaceutical prep equipment

Radiographic/Fluoroscopic equipment

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, also referred to as a Nuclear Med Tech. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging procedures and therapeutic treatments using radioactive materials. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation
• Perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required
• Graduate of a program accredited by ARRT
• Current BCLS (AHA) required
• extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required
• proficient computer skills
• one year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred
• at least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred
• knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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