Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Position Summary:

Operates radioscopic equipment to produce and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas that aide in diagnosis of patient illness.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Accurately performs all recognized diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclide procedures.
2. Accurately assists cardiologist with stress test functions.      Assures safety of patient and personnel during procedures utilizing ionizing radiation.
3. Responsible for accurate operation of computer, cameras and tomographic imaging equipment.
4. Performs electronic/digital image capture, storage, transfer, and copy.
5. Performs emergency call-in procedures as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:                                                                                                                    

• Two (2) years formal education/training beyond high school or Associates Degree required with approved courses in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• 6 months of job-related experience
• Certified in Nuclear Medicine with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certified Nuclear Medicine Tech with Society of Nuclear Medicine or certified with American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• Certified in CPR/BCLS. (Basic Cardiac Life Support)