Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Impactful Patient Diagnostics

Bronson Health; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for full-time at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, MI and Bronson South Haven Hospital in South Haven, MI. The technician will perform nuclear medicine scans to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment, and will prepare radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist direction.

Requires ARRT NM or NMTCB registration, clinical training, and timely CT certification, with BLS within 2 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited hospital-based program, college, or university recognized by ARRT or NMTCB.
• At least three months of clinical and on-the-job training.
• Registration from ARRT NM or NMTCB within 6 months of hire.
• ARRT NMCT certification within 15 months from hire.
• CT certification must be attempted within 12 months and completed by 15 months from hire date.
• BLS within two months of the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, and returns radiopharmaceuticals according to policies and workflow protocols.
• Communicates with scheduling staff to coordinate procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Calibrates and operates equipment including dose calibrator and Geiger counter for quality Nuclear Medicine exams.
• Administers or assists in administration of radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist guidance.
• Consults radiologist to clarify orders or discuss unusual findings.
• Operates gamma cameras and performs regular quality control checks.
• Maintains secure disposal of biohazard/nuclear waste per NRC rules.
• Possesses knowledge to handle major/minor radiological spills and follow safety procedures.
• In consultation with radiologists, performs CT scans as ordered; assists with contrast administration.

Skills

Patient care

Radiation safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

ARRT NM or NMTCB certification

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Gamma cameras

Dose calibrator

Geiger counter

Job description

Bronson Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for full-time at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, MI and Bronson South Haven Hospital in South Haven, MI. The technician will perform nuclear medicine scans to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment, and will prepare radiopharmaceuticals under radiologist direction.

Requires ARRT NM or NMTCB registration, clinical training, and timely CT certification, with BLS within 2 months.