Rad Tech III Nuc Med

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures on an on-site shift. The role includes preparing and administering isotope agents, calculating required radioisotopes, and operating specialized equipment, with adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

You will process and reconcile PACS images and use RIS for reporting, while communicating with physicians and radiologists.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nuclear medicine technology.
• Completion of a 2-year AMA-approved radiologic technology program or equivalent plus completion of a 1-year AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology School.
• NMTCB certification within 90 days of program completion.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear studies and procedures.
• Performs computerized nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Provides explanation and instruction to the patient and pertinent information to attending physicians and radiologist.
• Prepares and administers isotope agents to patients.
• Calculates amount and type of radioactive isotope needed in preparation for examinations.
• Operates all specialized equipment.
• Maintains safety regulations and completes incident reports; maintains patient’s disposition records of isotope agents.
• Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
• Applies appropriate applications/functions within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a “CAN DO” attitude.

Skills

Nuclear medicine technology

CPR certification

Education

AMA-approved radiologic technology program (2-year)

AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology School (1 year)

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Category:

Radiology

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine and therapeutic procedures. Under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator of Nuclear Medicine, responsible for performing nuclear medicine procedures and maintaining unit on assigned shift. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear studies and procedures.
• Performs computerized nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Provides explanation and instruction to the patient and pertinent information to attending physicians and radiologist.
• Prepares and administers isotope agents to patients.
• Calculates amount and type of radioactive isotope needed in preparation for examinations.
• Operates all specialized equipment.
• Practices and maintains all safety regulations established or required, completes incident Maintains patient’s disposition records of isotope agents.
• Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
• Applies appropriate applications/functions within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a “CAN DO” attitude.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Skills and proficiency in the technical field of Nuclear Medicine.
• Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a 2-year AMA approved training program in Radiologic technology or the equivalent plus completion of a 1 year AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology School.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the NMTCB must be ocmplted within 90 days of completion of Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. CPR certification must also be completed within 90 days of employment.
• Is proactive and insure the availability of a current license, does not let license lapse at the end of birth month.
• Notifies any known problems with their license immediately to the Director.

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of hospital, department and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and forms as acquired through 3 months of orientation.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.