Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

Jobsought; Mission Hills (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsought is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and other procedures for imaging and therapy. The role involves coordinating patient flow, ensuring procedure quality, and preparing isotopes with radiopharmaceutical equipment.

The candidate will document materials, manage dosages, and support diagnostic interpretations. The position requires a Nuclear Medicine diploma, state license in CA/HI, ARRT or NMTCB certification, and venipuncture credentials.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• State Nuclear Medicine License required in CA and HI.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required.
• Venipuncture certification required.
• Vaccinations must be up to date as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment.
• Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radiopharmaceutical equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subjects patients to radiation.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections per established procedures.
• Documents all information regarding radioactive materials and surveys.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates preparation instructions.
• Escalates questions and issues to senior staff as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine (preferred)

Tools

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Venipuncture certification

Job description

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment.
• Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subjects patients to radiation.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment.
• Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subjects patients to radiation.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
• Must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred