Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- The Nuclear Medicine Technologist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information.
- Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics and pharmacology. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to obtain diagnostic images and/or provides therapy as ordered by physician.
- Ensures the delivery of quality care to pediatric through adult patients using professional and ethical judgment along with critical thinking in performing duties.
- To maintain CNMTB/ARRT certification, Nuclear Medicine Technologists must complete appropriate continuing education requirements to sustain a level of expertise and awareness of changes and advances in practice.
- Technologist works days with evening, weekend and Holiday on-call responsibilities.
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- CNMT Certification
- NCT CERTIFICATION WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE
- NMTCB certification or Certification and registration in Nuclear Medicine by the ARRT. Certification eligible Nuclear Medicine technologists hired upon graduation must be certified and registered (ARRT(N) and/or CNMT) within 6 months of their graduation date to remain employed.
Required Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills