Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, travel, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• 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

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

Department Name

Nuclear Medicine - Watervliet

Employment Type

Full ti