ARRT - Critical Care Nuclear Med Tech

ARRT - Critical Care Nuclear Med Tech

Shift: Variable Shifts, Weekends per unit need, On-call requirements 

Employment Type: 40 hours per week

• Up to $3,000 Relocation!
• Up to $20,000.00 sign on bonus!

MLee Healthcare is looking for a motivated and skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering excellent patient care and acting as a valuable resource within the radiology department. A nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing scans for diagnostic purposes. The nuclear medicine technologist will use the scanner to create images of various areas of the patient's body which will emit radiation from the drugs to indicate the presence of diseases.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort.
• Operating imaging equipment.
• Processing images.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Qualifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB.)
• CPR (American Heart Association)
• Maryland license to practice nuclear medicine.