Nuclear Medicine Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

On-call

Weekends

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging under general supervision, ensuring high-quality images and adherence to safety policies. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, documenting results, and maintaining QA records.

The role requires AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine, ARRT or NMTCB certification, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the NMTCB.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• Operates and maintains imaging equipment to ensure proper function.
• Performs diagnostic studies including handling radiopharmaceuticals safely and preparing concentrations as required.
• Completes QA processes and follows radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.
• Maintains documentation and records in paper and electronic formats.

Education

AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine

ARRT or NMTCB certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary:

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

• Specializes in performing diagnostic studies in nuclear medicine imaging.
• 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.
• Operates and maintains all assigned nuclear scanning imaging equipment to ensure it works properly.
• 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.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/substances that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26010941
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes