Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Atrium Health Hospitals, Inc.; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will ensure radiation safety and assist in obtaining materials for procedures, while documenting patient data and dose information.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, BLS, and a Nuclear Medicine Technology degree. Prior patient-care experience is preferred, with opportunities to advance through ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB required.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an ARRT/NMTCB-recognized Nuclear Medicine Technology program; if a new graduate, registry eligible with completion within 1 year of hire date.
• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (dose information, patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Growth and development knowledge

Patient care knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree (ARRT/NMTCB)

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will ensure radiation safety and assist in obtaining materials for procedures, while documenting patient data and dose information.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, BLS, and a Nuclear Medicine Technology degree. Prior patient-care experience is preferred, with opportunities to advance through ongoing education.