Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Diagnostic & Therapeutic Imaging

Reid Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide compassionate care per physicians' orders. The role supports diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures within the Radiology Department, serving pediatric to geriatric patients.

The technologist collaborates with radiology staff, participates in student instruction, and adheres to safety and quality protocols to ensure patient well-being and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current registration in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Current Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Successful completion of Reid Health orientation.
• Successful completion of Radiology department orientation.
• Competency based skills appropriate for the job.

Responsibilities

• Accurately evaluates requests for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Obtains patient history and symptoms, as appropriate.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals per physicians' orders in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
• Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding nuclear medicine procedures.
• Demonstrates CARE Principles at all times in interactions with patients.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families.
• Performs patient transportation as necessary.
• Initiates emergency measures as necessary.
• Accurately performs appropriate documentation.
• Considers the whole patient including safety, comfort, age, and cultural factors in care.

Skills

English competency

Legible handwriting

Telephone skills

Multi-tasking

Education

ARRT or NMTCB nuclear medicine registration

Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

Basic Life Support certification

Reid Health orientation

Radiology department orientation

Job description

Reid Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide compassionate care per physicians' orders. The role supports diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures within the Radiology Department, serving pediatric to geriatric patients.

The technologist collaborates with radiology staff, participates in student instruction, and adheres to safety and quality protocols to ensure patient well-being and accurate documentation.