Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job Description:
Summary: Performs a variety of duties in preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures, to furnish diagnostic information. Operates scintillation detectors to produce images and measures concentration of radioisotopes in specified body areas on patients ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Scan the patients—making proper settings on gamma camera and manipulate computers to process the studies. Reads or surveys the amount of radiation given off by certain radioactive material shipped to the department. Assays the radioactivity of newly arrived radiopharmaceuticals. Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for patients and performs IV injections of Radiopharmaceuticals. Follows all state and NRC regulations pertaining to the field of Nuclear Medicine. Follows ALARA regulations. Knows and performs Quality control on all equipment in accordance with Nuclear Medicine license. The Nuclear Medicine Tech will be of strong ethical character. They will adhere to the SNMT Clinical Performance Standards for NM Technologists, to include the administration and monitoring of adjunctive medication(s) used during an in-vitro, diagnostic imaging, or therapeutic procedure. Adjunctive medications are defined as those medications used to evoke a specific physiological or biochemical response.
Requirements:
Two years' experience as a registered/certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active ARRT licensure in nuclear medicine or certified by NMTCB. CPR required
Work Requirements: Shift: 7a-3p On Call: No Travel Required: Local Travel City/State: Kingsport, TN
