• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech) is responsible for performing nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and theranostic procedures on both ambulatory and hospital patients.
• These procedures are conducted under the general supervision of a Radiologist and are requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury, following established protocols.

• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT) according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Evaluate the quality of imaging procedures systematically and adhere to established standards and procedures.
• Maintain equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials license, or the American College of Radiology.
• Communicate with patients to identify service requirements, ensure correct exams are performed, and establish rapport.
• Instruct and communicate with patients and their families regarding the test to be performed, assessing the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Explain procedures thoroughly to patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Protect patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control protocols, and techniques.
• Prepare patients and areas for procedures, ensuring proper positioning and use of immobilization devices.
• Safeguard patients and team members by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Verify the correct radioactive drug for exams or treatments and screen patients for pregnancy status.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications safely per protocol.
• Educate patients on radiation safety techniques pre and post-exam or treatment.
• Follow radiation disposal guidelines safely.
• Report issues to leadership or appropriate departments and assist in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.
• Ensure accurate transfer of patient images to the picture archiving and communication system for clinical review and dictation.

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

• Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and communicate effectively with nursing partners, physicians, and emergency response teams.
• Ability to administer first aid and use emergency equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills appropriate for care across various age groups, including newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
• Provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform tasks independently without routine oversight.
• Maintain a calm and helpful attitude under stress and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.

Benefits:

• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).