Nuclear Medical Technologist

Full-time - Entry Level

Foley, AL

Hospitals

About the position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II is responsible for performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and advanced imaging technologies. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II ensures patient safety, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, and collaborates with medical professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. This role also involves maintaining equipment, adhering to regulatory standards, and participating in continuous education to stay current with advancements in nuclear medicine. Schedule: Mon - Fri, no weekends / no call, Day shift

Responsibilities

• Educates and provides direction to others as needed to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Obtains quality procedures utilizing all gamma cameras (planar and SPECT) according to department procedures, and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras, counting, and survey instruments.
• Acquires and processes patient exams on PACS and RIS computer systems.
• Maintains clean work area including counter, gamma cameras, imaging tables, and computer equipment.
• Assists Imaging Director develop and maintain Nuclear Medicine's budget.
• Verifies all data in PACS and RIS are completed at the end of shift.
• Demonstrates hand-off communication between shifts and with ER.
• Checks emergency equipment, stocks, cleans, and ensures work area is prepared.
• Maintains and utilizes current knowledge of radiation protection practices.
• Performs all QC, keeps proper documentation for NRC/State regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Adheres to appropriate procedures on proper disposal of radioactive materials in accordance with regulatory compliance.
• Responds to isotope spills in an expedient manner, reports to the RSO or designee, follows spill protocol.
• Reports any misadministrations to RSO, Imaging Director and follows any reporting protocols.
• Demonstrates awareness and adhere to radiation safety requirements and all regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Associate Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required
• 1-3 years Experience as Registered Technologist required

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology program with Nuclear Medicine registry preferred
• 3-5 years Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care setting preferred