Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to provide high-quality data for physician interpretation and to coordinate patient exams. The role involves collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to determine the most appropriate Nuclear Medicine study for each patient.

Candidates must have graduation from a Nuclear Medicine program, Nevada radiography licensure, CNMT certification, and BLS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required; call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level English language skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine program.
• State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.
• CNMT certification from ARRT or NMTCB; AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Nuclear Medicine data to interpreting physicians.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing staff on scheduling and exam selection.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals or arrange for repairs when needed; contact vendors as necessary.
• Work with scintillation cameras, computers, and related equipment to produce studies.
• May perform overtime and participate in call schedules as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English language proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Graduation from Nuclear Medicine Program

Nevada Medical Radiography license

CNMT certification (ARRT/NMTCB) plus BLS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Purpose

This incumbent provides high quality Nuclear Medicine data to the interpreting physician. This is accomplished in accordance with departmental procedures and the appropriate State and Federal regulations.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent provides Nuclear Medicine Services to patients of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work with patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department competency with special population's standards.

This position requires contact with physicians and nursing personnel in order to discuss patient scheduling, patient preps, and to determine the appropriate exam to be ordered. Occasionally, in the absence of the Supervisor, the incumbent must contact vendors to order radiopharmaceuticals or to arrange for repairs. The incumbent works with state-of-the-art scintillation cameras, computers, and other support equipment necessary to produce high quality, contemporary Nuclear Medicine studies. The incumbent must perform minor clerical duties and may be requested to work overtime and perform other duties as needed. Participation in the call schedule will be at the discretion of the Supervisor during times of short staffing only. This position is challenged to communicate with physicians and nursing personnel, to make accurate decisions regarding the appropriate exam necessary for the patient, and to obtain high quality data for the interpreting physician. Final decisions on equipment purchases, departmental policies and procedures, and personnel matters are reserved for the Supervisor.

This position doesprovide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

• Education:

  Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

• Experience:

  Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

• License(s):

  State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.

• Certification(s): Requires CNMT certification from either ARRT or NMTCB.

  AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.

• Computer / Typing:

  Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.