Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs essential PET/CT examinations and Nuclear Medicine procedures under medical direction, ensuring patient safety and proper administration of radiopharmaceuticals. This role requires adherence to radiation safety protocols and the ability to execute clinical duties independently within healthcare settings. Qualifications include completion of a formal training program, necessary registrations, and at least one year of relevant experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
Job Description:
The Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist is responsible for compassionate and appropriate care while performing Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures under the direction of a physician to assist in the medical diagnosis or treatment of a patient.
Scope
The scope of responsibilities includes facilities and departments as assigned by Imaging Services leadership and includes temporary shift assignments.
Responsibilities include knowledge of the processes, equipment, and procedures to safely perform Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures independently, regularly, and frequently.
This position is used in facilities that consistently and regularly perform PET/CT exams.
Job Essentials
Performs proper radiation safety protocols, proper handling, measurement, calibration, and administration of radioactive sources and radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs and executes processes for receiving, documenting, handling, storing and administering of radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Ensures proper patient identification, verifies orders, and prepares the patient for the exam
Performs Nuclear Medicine and PETCT examinations per departmental protocol, exhibits competence in scanning parameters, and ensures that the appropriate radioactive material is given to the correct patient through the proper route for imaging and treatment purposes
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
Maintains competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job
Follows appropriate State Division of Radiation Control, NRC, and Intermountain policy and procedure including clinical documentation, billing, and electronic medical workflows.
Shift Details
Full time (40 hours)
4 - 10 hour shifts (7:00 am - 5:00 pm or 6:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a formal Nuclear Med Tech training program.
ARRT NM or NMTCB Registration.
Current state Radiology Tech License.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
One year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
One year of PET/CT experience.
Experience can be acquired concurrently; student hour experience may count.
Experience is at the discretion of hiring leader.
Qualifications
CT experience.
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Standing.
Location:
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$41.22 - $63.59
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Keywords:
Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologist, radiopharmaceuticals, medical imaging, radiation safety, patient care, healthcare, medical diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, clinical procedures