Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technician

Profession: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technician
Department: Radiology - Diagnostic
Job Type: Travel
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40

Jobs Notes:
Day Shift; M - TH 10 hours shift; 0700 -1730; Experience working in small department and being the only nuclear med tech during shift. If 8 hours is preferred, then M-F 0730 - 1600.
Job Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:

State Nuclear Medicine License: Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required
Venipuncture certification: Required
State Nuclear Med Tech (SNMT): Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
ARRT-Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-NMT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Essential Functions:

Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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