Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Imaging & Therapy

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, IN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diverse imaging procedures and therapy under the supervision of an authorized radiologist. You will adhere to NRC and DOT guidelines for radiopharmaceutical handling and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include confirming patient identity, explaining procedures, coordinating with radiologists, and performing quality control and calibration tasks to ensure safe, effective exams.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in performing all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, and in a team environment.
• Must be registered by ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• Must have Indiana State License.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervisor or designee of any unsafe condition or equipment malfunction.
• Confers with radiologist on unclear procedure orders before proceeding with the exam.
• Documents and records receipts of radiopharmaceuticals per NRC and DOT regulations.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals as needed.
• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures using Gamma camera per established protocols.
• Verifies patient name and DOB, and explains the procedure prior to start.
• Performs daily surveys, calibration checks, and quality control of dose and calibrator.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals and performs QC per NRC and ISBH regulations.
• Prepares necessary paperwork after completion of exam and forwards to radiologist for reading.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Education

Bachelor's Allied Health - Nuclear Medicine Preferred

Nuclear Medicine Certification/ISBM/related

CPR Certification

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, IN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diverse imaging procedures and therapy under the supervision of an authorized radiologist. You will adhere to NRC and DOT guidelines for radiopharmaceutical handling and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include confirming patient identity, explaining procedures, coordinating with radiologists, and performing quality control and calibration tasks to ensure safe, effective exams.