Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Memorial Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and related procedures under the supervision of licensed practitioners. You will prepare and perform routine exams, ensure ALARA standards, and maintain accurate radioisotope records.

Responsibilities include patient education, safety checks, calibrations, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize imaging results. Entry-level candidates welcome with relevant education.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Graduate of a JRCNMT program
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and radiology

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest.
• Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure ensuring information is documented for licensed practitioner.
• Accurately prepares, receives and records radioactive material used for procedures.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiology

ALARA practices

Patient education

Education

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

JRCNMT program graduate

Nuclear Medicine/Radiologic Sciences

Job description

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.

• Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
• Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.

• Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
• Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
• Demonstrates compliance with “ALARA” Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
• Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
• Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
• Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
• Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
• Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.

• Provides patient education.
• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.

And more.

Qualifications

Education

• Vocational/Technical Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program
• Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Sciences or Allied Health Sciences

Experience

• 0-1 year as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Entry level and above