Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - PRN - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures and ensure high-quality imaging for patient care. The role requires maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with imaging standards. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and experience in nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years experience or Associate's degree/Technical degree.
• BLS Provider credential from AHA required.
• Nuclear Medical Tech or Radiologic Technologist credentialing within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate cameras for diagnostic imaging.
• Position patients and select technical factors accurately.
• Ensure equipment functionality and safety protocols.

Skills

Radiation safety procedures

Patient positioning

Image quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shift: PRN, day shift

Location: 22101 Moross Rd Detroit, MI 48236

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

1. Maintaining and operating cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
2. Positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical factors accurately.
3. Ordering, preparing, administering, and disposing of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
4. Following radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
5. Ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, including image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history.
6. Ensuring equipment is functioning properly, reporting potential problems or malfunctions, and locking/tagging out equipment if necessary.
7. Maintaining a clean and orderly department.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Nuclear Medicine 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable