Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Profession: Technologist
Specialty: Nuclear Medicine
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday - Friday
Hours per Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Experience: Minimum 24 months of current Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience
License: Active permanent or temporary Medical Radiologic Technologist certification
Certifications: Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Nuclear Medicine or active CNMT, Active American Heart Association BLS
Must-Have:
Must have Siemens and Spectrum Imaging experience, Must disclose any previous employment history, Must have a thorough working knowledge of nuclear medicine technology, Must be able to administer intramuscular and intravenous injections and start intravenous lines, Must be able to operate gamma cameras, including SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners, and Cardiac Stress equipment, Must have basic knowledge of nuclear medicine therapeutic treatments, Must have basic knowledge of EKG to perform cardiac studies
Description:
Perform quality control measures on nuclear medicine equipment and devices.
Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to ensure quality management programs for all procedures.
Confer with physicians to determine appropriate procedures for effective operations.
Document all operations, including the receipt and disposition of radioactive materials, instrument and procedural quality control data, patient procedures, and medical records.
Exercise judgment in the performance of scheduled examinations and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction.
Make recommendations to management and implement and monitor results to support overall goals and mission.
Provide clinical instructions for radiology students and residents to ensure all healthcare providers are informed of radiologic information.
Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the nuclear medicine field by attending seminars or workshops and reading professional journals.
Participate in professional organizations and maintain licensure in Nuclear Medicine.
Integrate knowledge as appropriate into the job and share insights with staff members.
Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, physicians, nurses, residents, and patients to ensure an efficient flow of information.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact nuclear medicine.
Develop effective internal controls to promote adherence to applicable state and federal laws.
Seek advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.