Nuclear Medicine Technologist UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for producing general nuclear medicine and PET/CT images for medical interpretation and administering therapeutic radioactive isotopes. This includes relaying instructions to patients, following procedure protocols, injecting radioactive isotopes, acquiring images, processing images, reviewing images for accuracy, and ensuring image quality by performing equipment quality assurance (QA).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree PLUS successful completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Program
• Certified as Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT and/or NMTCB)
• Must obtain the Arkansas Radiologic Technologist License before the start date
• CT Advanced Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or NMTCB must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• One (1) year of Nuclear Medicine Experience

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with patients and family members throughout the procedure and treatment process.
• Enters patient information into the database and uses a digital ordering system to order procedure isotopes.
• Communicates with patients, coworkers, and physicians through written and verbal communication.
• Participates in continuing education programs and completes training for new procedures as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work | Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, general laborer, lab personnel, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard).
• The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
• Constant physical activities: Hearing; Manipulating things with fingers (i.e. keyboards)
• Frequent physical activities: Feeling; Lifting; Pulling; Pushing; Reaching; Sharps; Sitting; Standing; Talking; Walking
• Occasional physical activities: Kneeling; Reaching; Stooping

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas at Little Rock