Nuclear Medical Technologist
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Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (Ypsilanti MI)
Minimum rate of pay: $33.38
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensation DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
Tuition Reimbursement
Position Purpose:
The NM Technologistoperatesa variety of Hot Lab equipment aswelldiagnosticNMimaging equipmenttoobtain images oftheanatomyof interestfor interpretation by Radiologists with attention to As LowAsReasonably Achievable (ALARA) NM Technologist processes the images asrequiredper specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may alsoassistthe physician with theadministration of therapeutic radionuclides.
Shift Available: Day Shift weekend and holiday rotation. On call until 10pm rotation.
Status Available: Part Time 20 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program orAssociate in Applied Science degree
Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
One year NM experience preferred
Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy be proficient in venipunctureand quality control proceduresand operation ofHot Laband NM imagingequipment.
What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will do:
Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition foradditionalpertinent informationrelativeto the ordered test suchascoherence ability tocomply withexam specifications pregnancy physical contraindications physical status etc.
Calculates radionuclideactivity to be administeredin accordance withprotocols for ordered dosageand volumeof radiopharmaceuticals.
Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.
Prepares imaging devices for studiesin accordance withprotocols for orderedexam.
Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously orally or by inhalation.
Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamicstaticand/or SPECT and SEPCT-CTimaging procedures on patients which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.
Monitors andmaintainspatients ancillary equipment suchassupplemental oxygen and IV lines.
Observespatientfor change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifiesappropriate staff as needed.
Prepares specializedradiopharmaceuticalsforeitherin-vitro or for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.
Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User NM Manager and Radiation Safety Officer.
Performs various tasks associated with receiving processingdistributingand storing radioactive materials.
Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.
Disposesof radioactive material and radioactive wastein accordance withdepartmental policy and state/federal regulation.
Assistsinmaintainingcurrent inventory of routine laboratory and medical supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans packages andtransportsto hospital sterilizationunit.
Performs quality control procedures on all instruments including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution to ensure the proper working of equipment.
Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
