Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior

Role Overview: Assists a nuclear medicine physician in performing and evaluating clinical procedures within the Nuclear Medicine department.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapies, and patient positioning with proper protocols and patient counseling.
• Schedules studies, ensures correct procedures, maintains records, and collaborates with staff for smooth operations.
• Follows safety protocols, verifies patient identity, manages radioactive materials, and documents all activities accurately.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, assists in radionuclide therapy, and maintains radiation safety standards.
• Processes and analyzes data, prepares images for interpretation, and transmits to PACS.
• Maintains equipment, provides compassionate patient care, explains procedures, and ensures safety measures.
• Participates in emergency response, supervises students, and mentors new staff.
• Performs waste management, adheres to radiation protection policies, and documents safety procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum two years of nuclear medicine technologist experience and one year of general radiology experience.
• Associates degree in a diagnostic imaging field; certification from recognized boards.
• Current nuclear medicine technologist certification and BLS certification.
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical management and radionuclide therapy preferred.
• Additional skills include knowledge of SPECT, nuclear cardiology imaging, and mentoring abilities.