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Nuclear Medicine Technologist The organization is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time position within a healthcare facility. The role involves performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring high-quality imaging for interpretation by licensed practitioners. The candidate will provide patient-centered care while exercising professional judgment and maintaining ethical standards.
Job Details Position Description: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Essential Job Functions: Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures, including correlating patient's clinical history with procedures and documenting information. Prepares patients for procedures, provides instructions, and ensures cooperation.
Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging, and associated equipment. Positions patients and equipment to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Prepares, calculates, identifies, and/or administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Evaluates images for technical quality and proper identification. Verifies informed consent, assists with interventional procedures, and practices aseptic techniques as necessary. Assumes responsibility for physical and emotional patient needs during procedures.
Initiates basic life support actions when necessary. Maintains knowledge of and observes universal precautions. Assists in maintaining records, reports equipment malfunctions, and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.
Provides practical instruction to students and/or other health care professionals. Participates in departmental supply and equipment decisions. Pursues continuing education to maintain licensure or certification.
Completes other duties as assigned, supporting the organizations mission and policies. Required
Associate or bachelors degree from an accredited nuclear medicine program; OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist; current BLS certification; minimum of 1 year of experience.
Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, with 40 hours per week. Additional Information: Position involves patient preparation, imaging, radiopharmaceutical administration, image evaluation, and assisting with interventional procedures. Expected to support quality improvement initiatives and participate in continuing education.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Nuclear Medicine Technologist The organization is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time position within a healthcare facility. The role involves performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring high-quality imaging for interpretation by licensed practitioners.