Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Rinvio Recruitment; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for high-quality imaging and patient care. The role includes operating imaging equipment, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and be registered with ARRT or NMTCB. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have strong imaging expertise, and thrive in patient interactions. This position is located in Lansing, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with ARRT or NMTCB.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging studies using advanced techniques.
• Collect patient histories and communicate standard procedures.
• Operate and maintain nuclear imaging equipment.
• Measure and prepare concentrations of radioactive isotopes.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to directives.
• Engage in quality assurance and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain meticulous documentation in systems.
• Oversee inventory of consumables.
• Conduct routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment.
• Provide assistance to other radiology specialties.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging Expertise

Patient Interaction

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Radiopharmaceutical Handling

Quality Assurance and Safety Compliance

Documentation Management

Inventory Management

Routine Equipment Maintenance

Cross-Department Support

Education

ARRT or NMTCB registration in Nuclear Medicine

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Overview: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for executing comprehensive patient examination procedures at a technical level that ensures high-quality imaging in accordance with established protocols. The role typically requires general supervision.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Imaging Expertise: Specializes in performing nuclear medicine imaging studies, utilizing advanced techniques to obtain diagnostic images.
• Patient Interaction: Collects detailed patient histories, communicates standard operating procedures, and addresses patient concerns, fostering reassurance and confidence while ensuring individualized care.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Proficiently operates and maintains all designated nuclear imaging scanning equipment to guarantee optimal functionality and performance.
• Radiopharmaceutical Handling: Accurately measures and prepares concentrations of radioactive isotopes for targeted anatomical areas, ensuring precise image capture as requested by referring physicians.
• Medication Administration: Identifies, prepares, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and other substances in accordance with the technologist's scope of practice and directives from licensed independent practitioners.
• Quality Assurance and Safety Compliance: Engages in quality assurance measures and adheres to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure risks for patients, staff, and self, while complying with The Joint Commission and all relevant regulatory standards.
• Documentation Management: Ensures meticulous maintenance of documentation, including logs, charts, and records in both paper-based and electronic systems.
• Inventory Management: Oversees the inventory of consumables necessary for performing tests, ensuring adequate supplies for quality assurance processes.
• Routine Equipment Maintenance: Conducts all routine maintenance and performance checks on imaging equipment according to established protocols, including daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic evaluations.
• Cross-Department Support: Provides assistance to other radiology specialties as needed.
• Additional Duties: Engages in other related tasks as assigned and required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine with either the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• A minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience is required.

Certifications

• ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification