Nuclear Medicine Technologist job in Shreveport LA

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description:

• Responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment.
• Follows professional and departmental protocols to provide diagnostic images for physician review.
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Adheres to standards for radiation safety and appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents.
• Documents daily calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment.
• Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the Physician.
• Performs periodic quality control tests according to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required.
• Two years experience in a clinical Radiology setting preferred.
• Current State Licensure required.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Registration by one of the credentialing bodies for Nuclear Medicine Technologists required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) (N) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.).

Work Schedule:

• TBD

Work Type:

• Per Diem As Needed