Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Nuclear Medicine Tech
If you are a highly skilled, hardworking individual with an energetic personality and excellent patient service skills and are proficient in assisting Radiologist conducting nuclear medicine procedures using imaging equipment and radioactive materials to assist in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries, look no further 

We deliver exceptional cardiovascular staffing services to hospitals and facilities in the tri-state area. Our education and cardiovascular professional development solutions take our team of experienced educators and preceptors across the map in some of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. Plus, our leadership team is industry proven and understands the profession, therefore our goal is to provide the ideal work-life balanced career for our associates. 
 
About Us 
With a 25-year history of providing specialty nursing and technical personnel to the nation’s top healthcare organizations and hospital systems in the tri-state area, Healthworks is the premier provider of staffing services for the cardiovascular and imaging industries. With a majority of its staffing business considered regional, the Healthworks Education and Professional Development Service Line was formed to support healthcare organizations across the country with recruiting, retaining, and the cross-training of specialty personnel. Healthworks library of accredited programs can either be delivered virtually or on-site by our team of expert educators and preceptors, to ensure positive return on investment for any healthcare organization or hospital system looking for quality improvement and positive patient outcomes.     

Benefits 

• 401(k) matching 
• Continuing education credits 
• Dental insurance 
• Disability insurance 
• Employee discount 
• Flexible schedule 
• Flexible spending account 
• Health insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Paid sick time 
• Paid time off 
• Referral program 
• Travel reimbursement 
• Vision insurance 

 We are an equal opportunity employer based on current guidelines. Responsibilities

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist applying for the position in the Norristown area would cover our client accounts in and around this area.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and dynamic tests, such as radionuclide angiocardiography and coronary artery imaging studies
• Prepare and administer radioactive agents by adhering to established procedures kit preparation as well as IV injection of agents to ensure accurate diagnostic testing/imaging
• Set up equipment and appropriately position patient to ensure adherence to protocol, cooperation and optimal results
• Maintain daily log of radionuclide doses administered to patients, as well as record of tests performed, diagnosis and any other pertinent information. Maintain all records required by State and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations
• Calibrate and check all applicable equipment; maintain equipment by performing scheduled cleaning/tests and documents results; contact service personnel and notify supervision of malfunctioning equipment
• Implement radiation safety guidelines and conduct proper radiation protection during the imaging process
• Perform other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Graduate of approved Nuclear Medicine Program or current validated registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT(R), (CT) preferred
• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine department required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• CNMT (ARRT or NMTCB)

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