Nuclear Medicine Technologist – On-Call & SPECT Imaging

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide on‑call, weekend, weekday and holiday coverage. The role performs nuclear medicine procedures, quality control, and venipuncture as required by the department.

The ideal candidate graduates from a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and is registered with ARRT or NMTCB; registry‑eligible individuals have 90 days to achieve certification. Prior hospital experience and familiarity with SPECT are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• A baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology is desirable.
• Must be registered by ARRT or NMTCB.
• A registry-eligible individual has 90 days to become registered.
• Must fulfill education requirements above.
• Prior experience in a busy hospital setting is highly desirable.
• Experience with SPECT is highly desirable.
• Experience with Nuclear Cardiology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients after explaining procedure and obtaining complete patient history.
• Physically assists patients in assuming required imaging positions to ensure that complete diagnostic studies are obtained.
• Calibrates and operates thyroid uptake systems, Geiger counters, dose calibrators and other departmental equipment.
• Calibrates and operates computerized imaging systems, including SPECT, to image, process, and photograph patient studies.
• Develops film and reviews them with Radiologist. Follows departmental safety policies, including infection control and radiation safety.

Skills

Registration requirement

Registry-eligible in 90 days

Experience in busy hospital setting

SPECT experience

Nuclear Cardiology experience

Education

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology desirable

Tools

SPECT

Geiger counters

Dose calibrators

Thyroid uptake systems

Job description

Trinity Health Livonia is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide on‑call, weekend, weekday and holiday coverage. The role performs nuclear medicine procedures, quality control, and venipuncture as required by the department.

The ideal candidate graduates from a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and is registered with ARRT or NMTCB; registry‑eligible individuals have 90 days to achieve certification. Prior hospital experience and familiarity with SPECT are highly desirable.