Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Day Shift

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures on the day shift. You will prepare and administer isotope agents, calculate dosages, and operate imaging equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, PACS/RIS workflow, patient education, and collaboration with radiologists and physicians.

Qualifications

• Must have completion of a 2-year AMA approved Radiologic Technology program plus NMTCB school.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB) preferred or required within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required.
• Knowledge of hospital and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures.

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 patient disposition records for isotope agents.
• Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
• Applies 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.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Patient instruction

Safety compliance

Education

2-year AMA approved Radiologic Technology + 1-year NM Tech School

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 the day shift. You will prepare and administer isotope agents, calculate dosages, and operate imaging equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, PACS/RIS workflow, patient education, and collaboration with radiologists and physicians.