Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Pikeville, KY

Duration: Through January, 2027 (start date dependent)

Schedule: Day Shift, 40 hours/week

Duties

• Performs venipuncture as required for exam. Measures and administers isotopes for procedure.
• Positions patient to obtain desired views.
• Performs series of images as appropriate. Sends images to PACS for Radiologist interpretation.
• Completes documentation for radiation safety program and equipment testing . 
• Prepares patient for exam by completing questionnaires and other documentation required for procedure
• Educates patient and/or family on procedure to be performed. Checks prep and maintains patient exam, history and files.
• Rotates call assignments as needed for 24-hour coverage; schedules patients in section and coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow.
• Maintains and rotates supplies in assigned workstation and demonstrates cost efficient use of departmental resources.
• Adheres to dress code.
• Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.
• Meets all departmental specific competencies.
• Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with the medical center code of conduct and applicable corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

• Ability to operate Nuclear Medicine equipment required. Knowledge of Keyboard Patient Registration and Sieman Software required.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology/Nuclear Medicine program required.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification required.
• Kentucky State certification required.
• BLS Required.