Nuclear Medicine Technologist Resource
Corewell Health
Hastings, MI, USA
Posted on Apr 4, 2024
Job Summary
Operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear radiologic studies, with the aid of the senior or lead technologist as needed, to produce images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Completes work in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions
- With the aid of the Technologist 2 or Lead Technologist as needed, operates nuclear detection, imaging, and computer processing equipment for nuclear radiologic studies by following professional, hospital and regulatory protocols to provide physicians’ with diagnostic images utilized to identify and / or plan appropriate patient treatment.
- Prepares and administers radioactive agents by adhering to established procedures for preparation of kits and intravenous (IV) injection of agents to ensure accurate diagnostic testing and/or imaging. Monitors and records radiation levels in hot lab, scan room, storage areas and patient rooms. Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific governmental mandates.
- Maintains imaging, hot lab, radiopharmaceuticals and processing equipment by performing quality control tests and checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department and regulation standards to ensure patient safety. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment. Finishes all studies in the computerized medical record system and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a timely manner. Responsible for appropriate documentation.
- Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology
- skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of related nuclear medicine experience Required
- CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Upon Hire required And
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Physical Demands
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Seldom
- Walking: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Seldom
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Pennock Hospital - 1009 W Green St - HastingsDepartment Name
Nuclear Medicine - PennockEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
4Hours of Work
0700-1630Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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