Nuclear Med Technologist

Nuclear Med Technologist

20 Sep 2024
Arkansas, Little rock, 72201 Little rock USA

Nuclear Med Technologist

OverviewAs a Nuclear Medicine Tech at CHI St Vincent, you will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions.Every day you will collaborate with the Imaging team as well as other multi-disciplinary teams on the nursing units, and you play a huge role in the diagnosis of illness and patient care. A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a direct care provider who can work in a fast paced, high volume patient care environment. You are efficient, compassionate, and absolutely dedicated to providing excellent care. In this role, you will perform a variety of scans of particular organs to furnish diagnostic information. You will operate Nuclear Medicine equipment to produce images that measure concentration of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas. You are dedicated to patient safety and you always use precision and practice proper radiation safety techniques on all exams performed.To be successful in this role, you have equal parts technical knowledge in all aspects of your job, but you also show compassion to those that trust themselves in our care.About Us:CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.Responsibilities

Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist

Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments and review calibration date to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient’s studies and radioactive decay.

Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician.

Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on photographic film.

Qualifications

Registered Radiographic Technologist, certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

ASCP or NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or registry eligible

Licensure to practice in the State of Arkansas

Bachelor's Degree required

No previous experience is required, new graduates are welcome to apply

Pay Range$31.23 - $45.29 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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