Nuclear Medicine Technologist

mclarenhlth; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies with high-quality images under supervision. You will obtain patient histories, explain procedures, and ensure comfort while meeting individual patient needs.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining imaging equipment, measuring and preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring safe administration under physician orders.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
• Be registered in Nuclear Medicine with ARRT or NMTCB.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Explain procedures and address patient concerns to ease anxiety.
• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine imaging equipment.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient communication

Equipment operation

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Education

AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine

ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine

Current BLS certification

Tools

Gamma camera

SPECT/CT

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:

1. Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
2. 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.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned nuclear scanning imaging equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. 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.
5. 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