Nuclear Medicine Tech

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; Must perform and be proficient with therapy, QMP, PET/CT, and nuclear pharmacist backup if performed at assigned facility; Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders; Injects patients with all radiopharmaceuticals used in procedures; Labels and dispenses Nuclear Pharmacy drugs per physician prescription; Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments; Post-processes images and accurately identifies and labels images; Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into radiology information system; Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures; Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff; Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties; Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age of patients served

Requirements

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by NMTCB; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA needs to be obtained within 6 months; Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist role; Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety; Advanced knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157; Proficient in IV and venipuncture; Proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over head, carry up to 40 lbs, push/pull with 30 lbs of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have clear speech, vision and hearing

Benefits

Sign-on bonus; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance