Pay: $2,320 - $2,562 per week

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs tests for patientdiagnosis, progress or deterioration and medical research. The Nuclear MedicineTechnologist prepares and gives radiopharmaceuticals to patients when indicatedand uses high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactivematerial in the patient’s body. TheNuclear Medicine Technologist works in collaboration with physicians to providethe images for interpretation to study and diagnose a medical condition. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist gives dosesof radiation to patients internally to treat various medical conditions whenprescribed by a physician. The NuclearMedicine Technologist participates in a variety of technical tasks, tests anddeterminations involving the utilization of radioactive materials andmeasurement instrumentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives consultation requests and checks for specialinstructions from the requesting physician. Consults with the radiologist as necessary
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of technicalprocedures, including in vitro and in vitro studies; operates radiationdetection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices,scintillation gamma and other apparatus for in vitro counting
• Calibrates and prepares radiopharmaceutical materials foradministration to patients; formulates radiopharmaceutical materials frompre-prepared kits
• Calibrates instruments and reviews calibration data todetect any instrument malfunction
• Calculates data to include results of patient studies andradioactive decay
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality
• Processes computerized image data to include function curvesand reconstructed SPECT images
• Assumes care of patients of all ages during an examination,and initiates life support measures for patients if necessary
• Maintains the inventory of supplies in assigned areas;prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving,dispensing and disposal activities
• Maintains records of order, including brachytherapyprocedures, receipt and disposal of all radioactive material in the department
• May be asked to provide some instruction and technicalguidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; mayalso assist with training new employees
• May be responsible for monitoring the Nuclear MedicineDepartment with a portable Geiger Counter to detect any radioactive possiblecontamination
• May perform Nuclear Cardiology studies including imageacquisition and processing and monitoring patient vital signs
• May performs EKG prep, tracing and monitors for obviouschange during cardiac studies
• Ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations ofthe state department of health
• Ensures compliance with all Radiation Safety (ALARA) andQuality Control programs/procedures applicable to Nuclear Medicine Procedures
• Maintains professional acumen through attending in-serviceeducational programs
• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies andprocedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Level I & II
• Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologytraining program and/or meets all state required educational &licensing/certification standards.
• Level II Position Requirements:
• Possesses at least two years of experience in the NuclearMedicine field • One –two years prior supervisory or Team Lead experience.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.