Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and ensure quality control to deliver accurate results.

Key duties include patient assessment, precise documentation in the EMR, adherence to radiation safety and infection control protocols, and collaboration with radiologists, nurses,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging techniques and safety protocols.
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely.
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure quality control.
• Assess patients and acquire and process images accurately.
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Document procedures precisely in the EMR.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and clinicians.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient assessment

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Job description

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure quality control
• Assess patients and acquire and process images accurately
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols
• Document procedures precisely in the EMR
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and clinicians
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care

Role:

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure quality control
• Assess patients and acquire and process images accurately
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols
• Document procedures precisely in the EMR
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and clinicians
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely
• Operate imaging equipment and ensure quality control
• Assess patients and acquire and process images accurately
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols
• Document procedures precisely in the EMR
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and clinicians
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging techniques and safety protocols
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team

Additional Information:

The role offers opportunities for ongoing education and advancement with exposure to advanced imaging technologies.