Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Contingent

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Detroit is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a day shift role. The position involves maintaining imaging equipment, positioning patients, and handling radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma with at least two years of experience or an associate's degree. BLS and relevant medical certifications are required. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care through advanced imaging techniques.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree required.
• BLS Provider credential required prior to hire date.
• Nuclear Medical Tech or Radiologic Technologist credential required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select technical factors.
• Administer and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals safely.
• Ensure high-quality image submission to PACS.

Skills

Equipment operation

Patient positioning

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

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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:

• 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, patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in 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 required.

Certification/Licences Required

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be 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 Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

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