Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Maryland is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radioisotopes and advanced imaging technology. Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring safety, documenting care in electronic health records, and participating in quality initiatives.

Requires ARRT(N) or CNMT, MD state license, BLS, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in nuclear medicine or related field.
• ARRT(N) or CNMT certification; MD licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine procedures across patient types.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications for imaging.
• Processes data and enhances images; provides outputs to physician for interpretation.
• Maintains safety and storage of radiopharmaceuticals; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records; participates in quality initiatives.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Data analysis

Education

Certificate or advanced degree in radiatio n therapy/nuclear medicine

Tools

Electronic health records

Imaging instrumentation

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 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.

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

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