Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging technologies. The role requires accurate data handling, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians for accurate interpretation.

Under supervision, you will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, document care in electronic records, and participate in departmental improvement and staff training activities

Qualifications

• Certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from an program accredited by USDE/CHEA.
• 1+ years experience in nuclear medicine.
• ARRT(N) and/or CNMT certification.
• MD licensure for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology across locations and patient types, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and documents data for physician interpretation.
• Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, and maintains supplies.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Contributes to performance improvement and staff training.
• Maintains safe work environment and coordinates with outside vendors as needed.

Education

Nuclear Medicine degree

Job description

Job Requirements

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

Overview

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 all locations 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.

Qualifications

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 an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

• 1+ years

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