Summary

• Under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
• Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuc med equipment
• Assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion or inhalation
• Identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures
• Processes and files films as needed

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Experience

Preferred: 1-3 years

Certifications

Required: ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT; BLS; state license if required