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Nuclear Medical Technologist

Trinity Health • Brighton, MI • 17h ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Department: Nuclear Medicine MH

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 Technologist operates a variety of Hot Lab equipment, as well diagnostic NM imaging equipment, to obtain images of the anatomy of interest for interpretation by Radiologists, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts. The NM Technologist processes the images as required per specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may also assist the physician with the administration of therapeutic radionuclides.

Shift Available: Day Shift

Status Available: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate 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 venipuncture and quality control procedures and operation of Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment.

What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will do:

Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition for additional pertinent information relative to the ordered test, such as, coherence, ability to comply with exam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.

Calculates radionuclide activity to be administered in accordance with protocols for ordered procedures. Prepares appropriate dosage and volume of radiopharmaceuticals.

Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients. Maintains sterility and integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.

Prepares imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered exam.

Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.

Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic, static and/or SPECT and SEPCT-CT imaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.

Monitors and maintains patient's ancillary equipment, such as, supplemental oxygen and IV lines.

Observes patient for change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifies appropriate staff, as needed.

Prepares specialized radiopharmaceuticals for either in-vitro or in-vivo labelling method. Prepares patient blood samples 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, processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials.

Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.

Disposes of radioactive material and radioactive waste in accordance with departmental policy and state/federal regulation.

Assists in maintaining current inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies. Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, and transports to hospital sterilization unit.

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 instrumentation. Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.

?Click Here (http://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers/working-here/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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