Job Summary
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 organization’s mission and policies.
- Required Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nuclear medicine program; OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist; current BLS certification; minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: 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
