Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Arkansas

Description

Position Summary

The role of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist reports to the Manager of Imaging. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe care to patients in the Nuclear Medicine department.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Ensure proper administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other imaging medications to produce diagnostic imaging
• Review appropriate protocols, verify radiopharmaceutical meets quality specifications prior to administration
• Maintain current knowledge of the Nuclear Medicine Technologists Scope of Practice and Performance Standards

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
• Licensure and Certifications: NMTCB and/or ARRT (N), Arkansas State Licensure, and BLS, required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a Nuclear Medicine or Imaging department, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, magnetic fields, and radiation.

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