Nuclear Medicine Technologist I
Core
Perform nuclear medicine and PET imaging procedures using sealed and unsealed radionuclides to diagnose and treat disease.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic imaging services for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of radiation detecting equipment, patient positioning, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality control of equipment, documentation of radioisotope inventory, scheduling exams
Preferred skills
Experience in both General Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging, Food Handlers Permit
Technologies
Radiation detecting equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals, IV contrast, oral contrast
Responsibilities
Perform technical exams accurately and in a timely fashion, operate equipment and position patients, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, document quality control on equipment, maintain records of shipping and disposal of radioisotopes, schedule exams and verify physician orders
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (6 months to 1 year experience required)