Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, administering imaging procedures, and providing data for physician interpretation. Requires ARRT (N) and/or CNMT, MD license eligibility, and BLS preferred.

Associates or higher degree in nuclear medicine or related field is expected. Position involves safety compliance, EHR documentation, and collaboration within the radiology team.

Qualifications

• 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 CHEA.
• Experience accepting new grads; 1+ years preferred.
• Licensure/certifications required: ARRT (N) and/or CNMT; MD state license; BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology across all patient types.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications for imaging procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for interpretation.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance; documents activity in EHRs; maintains supplies and reports equipment issues.

Skills

Nuclear medicine principles

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Patient imaging

Radiation safety

Data analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Job description

Job Requirements Overview

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.

Work Experience 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).

ExperienceAccepting new grads1+ years Preferred Licenc

Licensures/Certifications

Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MDBasic Cardiac Life Support CertificationPreferred

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor degree

Licensures/Certifications

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCTLicensed Radiographer - State of MD

Schedule Monday-Friday as neededWeekends on call