University of Utah Health
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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University of Utah Health .
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. We value compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust.
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Responsibilities
Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by IV injection, inhalation or oral administration.
Perform full range of nuclear medicine dynamic, static, SPECT and PET imaging procedures.
Maintain compliance with radiation safety policies and documentation requirements for receipt, disposal and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Explain procedures to patients.
Prepare instrument sets and equipment, assist patients in positioning to obtain required diagnostic quality.
Communicate patient status and information to the appropriate physician.
Identify and ensure quality control measures for imaging and surveying equipment, dose calibrators and radiation safety monitors.
Mentor nuclear medicine technology students in the clinical work environment and may educate students in an academic setting.
Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies.
Verify scan quality and perform computer image and data processing.
Calculate quantity of radiopharmaceutical activity and volume to be administered following prescribed procedures.
Assay specimens and prepare standards in scintillation counting systems, perform calculations and record results.
Perform procedures on emergency call, optimize imaging procedures and use appropriate judgment to maximize image quality.
Function independently, working in cooperation with coworkers and coordinating patient needs and procedures with physicians.
Serve as a liaison between the physicians and patients; communicate any special patient and procedure needs.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Proficient in the use of PACS to retrieve and archive data; perform all RIS functions as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to properly identify and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
Qualifications
While ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) are required immediately upon hire, the candidate will be required to obtain ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) within one (1) year of hire.
Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.
Licenses
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
One of the following
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification (CNMT) from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N)(ARRT).
One of the following
ARRT Registration as a Computed Tomography Technologist R.T.(CT)(ARRT).
Computed Tomography (CT) Certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. The position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds.
Physical Requirements Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
role at
University of Utah Health .
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. We value compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust.
EO/AA .
Responsibilities
Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by IV injection, inhalation or oral administration.
Perform full range of nuclear medicine dynamic, static, SPECT and PET imaging procedures.
Maintain compliance with radiation safety policies and documentation requirements for receipt, disposal and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Explain procedures to patients.
Prepare instrument sets and equipment, assist patients in positioning to obtain required diagnostic quality.
Communicate patient status and information to the appropriate physician.
Identify and ensure quality control measures for imaging and surveying equipment, dose calibrators and radiation safety monitors.
Mentor nuclear medicine technology students in the clinical work environment and may educate students in an academic setting.
Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory and ordering supplies.
Verify scan quality and perform computer image and data processing.
Calculate quantity of radiopharmaceutical activity and volume to be administered following prescribed procedures.
Assay specimens and prepare standards in scintillation counting systems, perform calculations and record results.
Perform procedures on emergency call, optimize imaging procedures and use appropriate judgment to maximize image quality.
Function independently, working in cooperation with coworkers and coordinating patient needs and procedures with physicians.
Serve as a liaison between the physicians and patients; communicate any special patient and procedure needs.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Proficient in the use of PACS to retrieve and archive data; perform all RIS functions as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to properly identify and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
Qualifications
While ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) are required immediately upon hire, the candidate will be required to obtain ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) within one (1) year of hire.
Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.
Licenses
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
One of the following
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification (CNMT) from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N)(ARRT).
One of the following
ARRT Registration as a Computed Tomography Technologist R.T.(CT)(ARRT).
Computed Tomography (CT) Certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. The position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds.
Physical Requirements Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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