Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med - PRN

Job Description

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.
  • Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort.
  • Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks.
  • Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
  • Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
  • Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.
  • Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
  • Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
  • Demonstrates compliance with "ALARA" Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
  • Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
  • Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
  • Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
  • Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
  • Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.
  • Provides patient education.
  • Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.
  • Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care.
• Participates as a member of the Care Team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
  • Provides assistance to team members as requested or necessary.
  • Participates on committees/councils as requested/required.
  • Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate.
  • Safeguards confidential information.
  • Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
  • Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
  • Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
  • Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education:

• Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program

Experience:

• 0 Entry level and above

License

• Registered Technologist (or registry eligible) ARRT (N) or CNMT and possesses a valid Mississippi Medical Radiation Technologist license

Job Info

• Job Identification 28090
• Job Category Technical (Clinical)
• Posting Date 04/30/2026, 01:17 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Main Hospital Main Tower 1st Floor