Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive materials) to detect and treat disease under the supervision of a physician. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides patient care and technical skills in the operation of nuclear medicine equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide.  Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand.  If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $65/hour

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program at the associate’s or bachelor’s degree level.

LICENSURE

State specific; current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of practice, as applicable. ARRT or NMTCB registration as per client requirements.

BLS Certification required.

EXPERIENCE

One year of current Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience in the clinical setting.

IV start, PACS cardiac, bone and brain scan, liver spleen scan, lungs scan, renal Flow Thyroid studies, SPECT, Myocarial skills required.

Philips and or NMTCB and EPCI, MediTech experienece prefered.

CREDENTIALS

Current CPR at least; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Reviews physician orders and patient records to determine procedures required.
• Prepares patient for nuclear medicine procedures by accurately assessing patient needs and providing patient education as appropriate to the individual patient.
• Operates computer and nuclear medicine equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Prepares patient films for interpretation by nuclear medicine physician.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals, calculates correct dosages, and administers treatment to patients as appropriate.
• Positions and adjusts equipment over the body area to be studied and operates the imaging systems.
• Performs ordered laboratory tests on body specimens using radioactive substances.
• Uses quality control techniques to ensure radiopharmaceutical quality and efficient and effective operation of equipment.
• Uses protective lead shielding and constantly monitors the laboratory with radiation detectors to help safeguard the work surroundings.
• Recognizes test results which may constitute critical clinical situations and notifies physician immediately as per facility protocol. Recognizes and responds to other patient emergencies according to facility protocol.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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