Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging using radioisotopes and advanced detectors. The role includes preparing radiopharmaceuticals, selecting technical factors, and providing images and data to physicians for interpretation.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation in EHRs, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from an accredited program.
• Registered ARRT (N) and/or CNMT; MD licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification preferred.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NCT) licensure/certification noted in credentials.

Responsibilities

• Executes nuclear medicine procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals for imaging.
• Applies nuclear medicine principles, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Documents patient care activities in electronic health records.
• Maintains supplies and reports equipment or environmental issues per policy.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.

Skills

Nuclear medicine technology

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Image processing & analysis

Education

Certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nuclear medicine instrumentation

Radiopharmacy equipment

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with radioisotope and radiation detection methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in one location across all patient types. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in order to perform patient imaging procedures using nuclear medicine instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Selects accurate technical factors and appropriateness on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, quality assurance, positioning and patient care skills. Ensures safety and security in the storage and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

Education

Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

Accepting new grads 1+ years Preferred

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)
• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MD
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Preferred
• EducationAssociate /Bachelor's degree
• Licensures/Certifications Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCT Licensed Radiographer - State of MD

Schedule

Monday-Friday as needed Weekends on call