Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Full Time | Days | Olive Branch

1400 MH-Olive Branch; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1400 MH-Olive Branch in Olive Branch, Mississippi is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging procedures. The role includes documenting care, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety measures. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned. A Technical Degree in Nuclear Medical Technology is required.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of nuclear medicine principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A BLS certification and a Medical Radiation Technologist license are essential.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Document care in medical records.
• Perform maintenance and quality control on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear medicine principles

Handling radioactive materials

Communication skills

Data processing skills

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Nuclear Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using a variety of equipment.
• Documents care delivered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with policy and procedure for the department.
• Maintains records as required by regulatory agencies/boards.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance and quality control procedures on equipment.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment.
• Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Ensures compliance with proper safety procedures and regulations governing the practice of nuclear medicine.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education and Training

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nuclear Medical Technology.

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association.
• Required - Medical Radiation Technologist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health.
• Required - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Preferred - Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of current theories and principles in the field of nuclear medicine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper handling and administration of radioactive materials.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as instructional materials, clinical protocols, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to perform computerized processing of data and navigate in a windows environment.
• Ability to communicate radiologic and nuclear medicine technology concepts and procedures to students, patients and their families.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates and management, students, patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and maintain control of own workflow.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.