Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Regional Float

Jobtailor; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to calibrate and administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform PET/CT imaging, and maintain compliant records. The role requires strong radiation safety practices and the ability to train new staff.

The candidate will operate PET/CT imaging equipment, ensure quality control, and collaborate with physicians while providing patient care and education. A timely CT certification is preferred within 24 months of hire, with LMS accessibility

Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification from NMTCB or Nuclear Medicine Technology certification from ARRT upon hire.
• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Certified CT Technician within 24 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging, radiology, radiation safety and medical equipment management.
• Preceptor skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to handle non-controlled medications and radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to meet care qualifications for patients in the assigned clinical age range.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and assay isotope doses; prepare radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explain procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Position patients and provide radiation protection according to safety standards.
• Calibrate equipment and perform camera and computer quality control.
• Operate equipment for radionuclide imaging, including PET and CT studies.
• Process and format computer studies and images.
• Perform semi-in-vitro wet-lab studies.
• Take call and perform emergent studies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records using radiology information and electronic medical record systems.
• Maintain records of isotope receipt, use, storage and disposal.
• Perform radiation surveys, wipe tests, contamination surveys, and radiation-spill containment and cleanup.
• Report equipment irregularities and malfunctions to leadership or maintenance personnel.
• Share responsibility for ordering supplies and isotopes.
• Act as a Nuclear Medicine liaison and support physicians.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, physicians and employees.
• Schedule patients as requested by the Team Leader.
• Participate in training new employees and students as necessary

Skills

Isotope Calibration

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation

Radionuclide Imaging

Quality Control

Wet-Lab Studies

Radiation Safety

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified CT Technician

Graduate from specialty training program

Tools

PET Imaging Equipment

CT Imaging Equipment

Radiology Information Systems

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

• Calibrate and assay isotope doses; prepare radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals
• Explain procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients
• Position patients and provide radiation protection according to safety standards
• Calibrate equipment and perform camera and computer quality control
• Operate equipment for radionuclide imaging, including PET and CT studies
• Process and format computer studies and images
• Perform semi-in-vitro wet-lab studies
• Take call and perform emergent studies when necessary
• Maintain accurate patient records using radiology information and electronic medical record systems
• Maintain records of isotope receipt, use, storage and disposal
• Perform radiation surveys, wipe tests, contamination surveys, and radiation-spill containment and cleanup
• Report equipment irregularities and malfunctions to leadership or maintenance personnel
• Share responsibility for ordering supplies and isotopes
• Act as a Nuclear Medicine liaison and support physicians
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, physicians and employees
• Schedule patients as requested by the Team Leader
• Participate in training new employees and students as necessary

Requirements

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification from NMTCB or Nuclear Medicine Technology certification from ARRT upon hire
• Graduate from a specialty training program
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified CT Technician within 24 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging, radiology, radiation safety and medical equipment management
• Preceptor skills
• Ability to work independently
• Communication skills
• Ability to handle non-controlled medications and radioactive pharmaceuticals
• Ability to meet care qualifications for patients in the assigned clinical age range

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in calibrating and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring patient safety and compliance with radiation standards. Proficient in diagnostic imaging techniques and maintaining accurate patient records using radiology information systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Radiopharmaceutical Administration
• Diagnostic Imaging Knowledge
• Radiation Safety Compliance
• CT Technician Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Isotope Calibration
• Radiopharmaceutical Preparation
• Radionuclide Imaging Operation
• Quality Control Procedures
• Wet-Lab Studies
• Radiation Surveys
• Contamination Cleanup
• Patient Record Maintenance
• Equipment Malfunction Reporting
• Supply Ordering

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Preceptor Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified CT Technician

Industry Keywords

• Radiology
• Radiation Safety
• Medical Equipment Management
• Patient Care Qualifications
• Emergent Studies

Tools & Technologies

• PET Imaging Equipment
• CT Imaging Equipment
• Radiology Information Systems
• Electronic Medical Record Systems