Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Memorial Physician Practices; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tennessee is seeking a qualified professional to administer radiopharmaceuticals and manage patient imaging data. The ideal candidate will have a certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology, critical thinking skills, and be certified by the NMTCB. Responsibilities include processing images and ensuring quality control. This role offers a valuable opportunity to impact community health.

Qualifications

• Requires certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certified and in good standing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Six months experience involving a wide array of nuclear medicine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
• Processes the images for radiologist review.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
• Processes the images for radiologist review.

Minimum Education

Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or must obtain with 90 days of employment.
• License: Certified and in good standing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Minimum Work Experience

Six months experience involving a wide array of nuclear medicine procedures.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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