Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - 18 Hours - Afternoons

Henry Ford Health System; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to provide high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists and physicians. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating specialized imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean and orderly department. With a focus on professional development, this position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and imaging technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of cumulative experience or 4 years of job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider credential from AHA needed before hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates cameras to create diagnostic images for radiologists.
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals Management

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Positioning

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

New wages now being offered!

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shift: PT 18 hours per week, afternoon shift, primarily 11a-730p, with an occasional 3p-1130p, some weekends and holidays.

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Responsibilities include:

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning, reports potential problems or malfunctions, and locks/tags out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience, OR Associate's/Technical degree, OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. ARC CPR for Professional Rescuers card accepted upon hire, but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following required:
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the NMTCB obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the ARRT obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department: Nuclear Medicine 001
• Shift: Evening
• Union Code: Not Applicable