Senior Nuclear Medicine Tech | Diagnostic & Therapeutic Imaging

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

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.