Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Details: Position Type: PRN, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, General Summary

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in both diagnostic studies therapeutic treatments. It creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools. Collects biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation by physicians. Follows radiation safety guidelines and documents radio pharmaceutical usage for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a certification from the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT) or the nuclear medicine technology certification board (NMTCB) and a state license to practice.
• Workers closely managed works on projects slash matters of limited complexity in a support role typically requires zero to two years of related experience.
• Explain medical procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have.
• Follow safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients.
• Monitor and watch for any unusual reaction's patients may have to drugs.
• Operate imaging equipment.
• Maintain detailed procedure records.
• Follow safety and disposal radiation procedures.
• Ability to use technology
• Analytical skills
• Compassion
• Detail-oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina
• Must show the ability to maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.