Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• Per Diem

Position Summary:

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and applicable regulatory standards to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures and completes required quality control activities to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of imaging equipment. Provides patient-centered care while collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support high-quality clinical outcomes.

What the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will do:

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.

• Prepares, measures, and administers prescribed radiopharmaceuticals

• Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and effectively.

• Assists radiologists with invasive procedures as required.

• Processes acquired image data and evaluates images for technical quality prior to physician interpretation.

• Monitors patients during procedures and reports unusual occurrences or adverse events promptly to appropriate personnel.

• Explains procedures, preparation, and aftercare instructions to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.

• Communicates exam-related information, as directed by the radiologist, to physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Performs and documents required quality control procedures on gamma cameras, dose calibrators, uptake probes, and well counters.

• Maintains accurate logs related to radiopharmaceutical receipt, storage, administration, disposal, shipments, and required wipe testing in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Adheres to departmental policies related to quality assurance, radiation safety, infection control, and environmental standards.

• Maintains a clean, organized, and radiation-safe work environment, ensuring equipment and work areas are free from contamination.

• May be required to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) based on departmental needs.

What the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will need:

• Graduate of an approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB).

• Must possess a valid current Nuclear Medicine license/certificate. This will be either an RT(N) registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT certification through the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technical Section Board examination. Must maintain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.

• Preferred: Experience working with Meditech, Epic, and Sectra systems

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran