Nuclear Medicine Technologist Cardiology

Henry Ford Health; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform procedures under radiologist supervision, prepare isotopes, and ensure patient safety.

Your role includes preparing rooms, reviewing patient data, adhering to protocols, and maintaining equipment; ARRT or NMTCB registry required, BCLS, and ongoing CME.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ARRT/NMTCB registration or eligibility; registry within 12 months.
• Ongoing CME and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Explain examination procedure to patients and prepare patient for the examination.
• Obtain additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepare procedure room and replenish stock such as linen and supplies.
• Prepare prescribed radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Review clinical data on requisition, analyze anatomy, set up equipment and perform Nuclear Medicine scan.
• Manually control equipment to obtain proper diagnostic information.
• Set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for procedures.
• Demonstrate teamwork and maintain standards of excellence (AIDET, communication, timeliness, attitude).

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Patient care

Radiology safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT/NMTCB registry or eligibility

BCLS / Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures using various isotopes for the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.
• Performs related functions according to department protocols.
• Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Prepares prescribed radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and following protocols performs the Nuclear Medicine scan.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.
• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required to procedure to be performed.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must be registered (or registry eligible) in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and/or The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within designated timeframe will result in termination of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).