Nuclear Medicine Technologist

USHP; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiovascular Physicians of Delaware is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to manage daily operations of the nuclear imaging department. The role requires independence in performing imaging, maintaining QC and records per state and NRC rules, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include performing cardiac nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safety procedures for patients during imaging.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• Certification as a nuclear medicine technologist in this state- CNMT or ARRT(N).
• Current CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic cardiac nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains compliance with NRC, and state licenses and regulations.
• Operates imaging equipment and conducts quality control procedures.
• Starts intravenous lines for radiopharmaceutical administration as needed.
• Prepares, verifies, documents and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures and safety precautions to patients and assists during procedures.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Job description

Cardiovascular Physicians of Delaware

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Lewes and Millville, DE

Schedule: Monday-Friday, dayshift, 4x8 schedule

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the daily operations of the nuclear imaging department. The Technologist works independently and performs all nuclear related imaging, is responsible for maintaining quality control compliance with all equipment within the nuclear imaging department, and maintaining all records as required by the state and NRC. Technologist performs the highest standards of patient care and safety when performing procedures and ensures quality studies for physician review.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic cardiac nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as specified in NRC and state licenses.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge in all imaging procedures, equipment and quality control.
• Able to start intravenous lines for radiopharmaceutical administration and other pharmacological media as needed.
• Completes all technical assigned imaging in the designated scheduled times.
• Prepares, verifies, documents and administers all radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides assistance during procedures as needed.
• Performs daily and weekly quality control on all nuclear medicine related equipment and records all pertinent information.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
• Certification as a nuclear medicine technologist in this state- CNMT or ARRT(N)
  
• Current certification in CPR: Basic Life Support