Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Provides health care services at Ann Arbor locations for all age groups by performing PET and/or general Nuclear Medicine imaging, including radioisotope preparation, quality control, data acquisition and processing. Image and data results are submitted for interpretation by Nuclear Medicine physicians. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of this service following the Code of Conduct of the appropriate certification board (CNMT, ARRT(N)). Provides appropriate patient care following the Radiology Gold Service Excellence guidelines to achieve successful completion of the procedure. Contributes as a team member to enhance job stewardship mindful of Internal and External customer service standards.

Responsibilities include operating nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images for interpretation by qualified physicians, operating ancillary nuclear medicine equipment to collect and prepare patient data on non-imaging studies for interpretation by qualified physicians, corroborating the patient's clinical history and the exam ordered following patient identification guidelines, receiving, verifying, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patients medical record, preparing and calculating proper doses of radioactive isotopes for administration to patients, following all radiation safety procedures and regulations, performing duties outlined within the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice as defined by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, assisting patients in proper positioning while respecting the patient's condition and abilities, and understanding and applying guest relation skills following the Patient and Families First Principles.

Related duties include identifying and entering data into the Radiology Information System and the PACS, monitoring the Order Entries for all patient exams, educating and monitoring mandatory competencies for patient safety, infection control, fire safety, corporate compliance, and patient confidentiality, maintaining BCLS Certification and NMTCB or ARRT Registry.

Physical requirements include critical thinking skills, interpersonal behavioral and social skills including communication, physical mobility (pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds) and motor skills demonstrating gross and fine motor abilities, sensory abilities of speech, hearing, touch and visual observation, and cognitive attention for patient safety.

Supervision received is general supervision from the designated Nuclear Medicine Radiology Manager, Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, faculty physicians or other designated official.

Required qualifications include an Associates or bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related science field with completion of an accredited certification program in Nuclear Medicine Technology, registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Association for Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire/transfer or within 6 months, and BLS certification or eligibility for certification. This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Desired qualifications include a B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology and extensive training in SPECT and PET.

Why join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What benefits can you look forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day, 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Modes of work positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work schedule includes 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday 3pm to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm. 40 hours per week. Days off TBD, days off are two consecutive days during the week. Training for this role will require Day shifts, 8a-4p, M-F for the first 2-3 weeks. Scheduling flexibility: The department makes every effort to provide consistent schedules; however, shifts and schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet patient care and operational requirements.

Work locations include University Hospital.

Union affiliation: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background screening: Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application deadline: Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO statement: The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.