Nuclear Med Technologist Mobile

**Overview**

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for radioactive materials and operating radionuclide measuring and imaging devices for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information concerning various bodily functions and structures.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate and maintain quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices in the Nuclear Medicine Department.

+ Prepare radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use, administer radio-pharmaceuticals to patients and perform nuclear medicine procedures.

+ Operate nuclear medicine computers to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures.

+ Follow internal protocols when processing computer studies to achieve high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques.

+ Maintain records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements; log patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.

+ Schedule patients for nuclear medicine examinations, question patients and/or review patient charts for facts of patient history which are pertinent to interpretation of nuclear medicine examinations by the radiologist.

+ Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.

+ Administer and record isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol.

+ Observe patients during procedures and report any abnormal activity.

+ Collect, prepare, and analyze biologic specimens and prepare data for interpretation.

+ Follow radiation safety techniques when disposing radioactive materials.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

Qualifications

+ Bachelor degree in related field preferred.

+ Current/valid CNMT certification required.

+ 2 years radiology experience required.

**Pay Range**