Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior

The VIOS Clinic; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Honolulu, HI seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to assist a nuclear medicine physician in performing and evaluating clinical procedures within the Nuclear Medicine department.

You will handle radiopharmaceutical procedures, patient positioning, safety compliance, data processing, and image preparation for interpretation, ensuring high standards of patient care and education to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of nuclear medicine technologist experience and one year in general radiology.
• Associates degree in diagnostic imaging; board certification.
• Current nuclear medicine technologist certification and BLS.
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical management and radionuclide therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of SPECT and nuclear cardiology imaging; mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures and therapies with proper protocols and patient counseling.
• Schedules studies, maintains records and collaborates with staff for smooth operations.
• Follows safety protocols, verifies patient identity, manages radioactive materials and documents activities.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and maintains radiation safety standards.
• Processes/analyzes data, prepares images for interpretation, transmits to PACS.
• Maintains equipment and provides compassionate patient care; explains procedures.

Skills

Nuclear medicine experience

General radiology experience

Education

Associate degree in diagnostic imaging

Board-certified certification

Tools

SPECT imaging

Radionuclide therapy equipment

Job description

Role Overview: Assists a nuclear medicine physician in performing and evaluating clinical procedures within the Nuclear Medicine department.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapies, and patient positioning with proper protocols and patient counseling.
• Schedules studies, ensures correct procedures, maintains records, and collaborates with staff for smooth operations.
• Follows safety protocols, verifies patient identity, manages radioactive materials, and documents all activities accurately.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, assists in radionuclide therapy, and maintains radiation safety standards.
• Processes and analyzes data, prepares images for interpretation, and transmits to PACS.
• Maintains equipment, provides compassionate patient care, explains procedures, and ensures safety measures.
• Participates in emergency response, supervises students, and mentors new staff.
• Performs waste management, adheres to radiation protection policies, and documents safety procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum two years of nuclear medicine technologist experience and one year of general radiology experience.
• Associates degree in a diagnostic imaging field; certification from recognized boards.
• Current nuclear medicine technologist certification and BLS certification.
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical management and radionuclide therapy preferred.
• Additional skills include knowledge of SPECT, nuclear cardiology imaging, and mentoring abilities.