Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

This position 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 QA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, Successful completion of an approved Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Certified as a 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:

• More than three years of Nuclear Medicine Experience

Responsibilities:

• Acquires general nuclear medicine and PET/CT images.
• Reviews images for accuracy and processes for medical interpretation.
• Maintains the daily workflow in the Nuclear Medicine and PET departments
• Prepares the patient for assigned procedures (i.e., establishes IV access, administers radioisotopes, and adjunct medication).
• Communicates effectively with patients, coworkers, and physicians through written and verbal communication.
• Performs quality assurance on nuclear medicine and PET/CT equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

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

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Constant Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes