Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Parkview Health Diagnostic Radiology

Job Description:

• Operate gamma cameras to perform standard dynamic, static, and tomographic procedures for diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare, calibrate, and calculate radiopharmaceuticals while maintaining sterility and integrity.
• Treat patients, families, and healthcare team members with respect and courtesy.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Comply with the "Code of Ethics" and "Clinical Performance Standards" by the Society of Nuclear Medicine.
• Ensure knowledge of NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys, swipe testing, and radioactive contamination.

Education:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal nuclear medicine program or radiologic technology with additional nuclear training.

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), or CNMT.
• Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health for nuclear.
• CPR Certification.

Experience:

• Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role.

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of imaging various anatomical structures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 100 lbs. shared lifting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.
• Must be able to take call, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.

Schedule:

• Full Time Benefit Eligible, Days, 7am-3:30pm. Huntington: M/T. Wabash: W, Th, Fr.