Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Urology Centers of Alabama, PC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama, PC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies and therapeutic treatments. You will create diagnostic images using imaging equipment and collect biological specimens for interpretation.

The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification and a valid state license to practice, with zero to two years of related experience. You will explain procedures to patients and monitor for adverse reactions.

Qualifications

• Certification required from ARRT or NMTCB.
• State license to practice.
• Explain medical procedures to patients.
• Follow safety procedures to protect patients from radiation exposure.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and UCA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Operate imaging equipment to create diagnostic images.
• Collect biological specimens and prepare data for physicians.
• Follow radiation safety and disposal procedures.
• Maintain detailed procedure records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Explain procedures to patients and address questions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Physical stamina

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

State license to practice

Job description

General SummaryPrepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in both diagnostic studies therapeutic treatments. It creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools. Collects biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation by physicians. Follows radiation safety guidelines and documents radio pharmaceutical usage for regulatory compliance.Minimum QualificationsRequires a certification from the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT) or the nuclear medicine technology certification board (NMTCB) and a state license to practice.Workers closely managed works on projects slash matters of limited complexity in a support role typically requires zero to two years of related experience.Explain medical procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have.Follow safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients.Monitor and watch for any unusual reaction’s patients may have to drugs.Operate imaging equipment.Maintain detailed procedure records.Follow safety and disposal radiation procedures.Ability to use technologyAnalytical skillsCompassionDetail-orientedInterpersonal skillsPhysical staminaMust show the ability to maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.