Nuclear Medicine Tech I

Nuclear Medicine Tech I

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I operates all nuclear medicine imaging and counting equipment in performing patient examinations and tests. This position reports to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and the Radiology Manager. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's values Operates all nuclear medicine imaging and counting equipment in performing patient examinations and tests Produces information for the nuclear medicine physician to use in diagnosing patient illness Performs all routine nuclear medicine organ imaging procedures, patient injections, function studies, and in-vitro procedures Operates gamma scintillation cameras, dose calibrators, automatic gamma scintillation counter, radiation monitoring devices, computer, programmable calculators, and other specialized instruments in department Prepares radiopharmaceuticals by acceptable sterile techniques following all regulations for handling of radioactive materials Shares responsibility of record keeping for all patients, studies, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and patient prescriptions Trains and precepts students and/or new employees Must remain in compliance with all accreditations including but not limited to: American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements. Job Requirements Associate's degree in Physical Sciences or Nuclear Medicine Technology and successful completion of an AMA-approved nuclear medicine training program required; Bachelor's degree preferred NMTCB or ARRT Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required within six months of hire ISDH licensure required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of radioisotopes, radiopharmaceuticals and imaging procedures Knowledge of equipment operation, anatomy, and physiology as they relate to nuclear medicine Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills Skills in math and basic statistics required to calculate dosages and conduct research studies Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.