Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - PRN - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Michigan is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures and ensure high-quality imaging for patient care. The role includes operating imaging equipment, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and experience in nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience or an Associate's degree or 4 years of job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating cameras for diagnostic images.
• Ordering and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensuring high-quality images submission to PACS.

Skills

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Positioning

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shift: PRN, day shift 7am-3:30pm

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

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR an 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. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card is acceptable upon hire but must be renewed as a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following credentials:
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Nuclear Medicine 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable