Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Michigan

Job description

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree and registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEU in two period) and other requirements maintain NMTCB or ARRT certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year NM experience preferred.
• Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Must be proficient in venipuncture.
• Must be proficient in quality control procedures and operation Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment.
• Must maintain an emphasis on reduction in patient radiation dose (ALARA As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Must be very conscientious and detail oriented person with excellent communication skills and demonstrate excellent customer service skills to deal effectively with patients, and various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers, and community group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Prepares imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered 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.
• Processes all studies. Experience with CardioMD, a plus.