Under the direction of the Chief of Nuclear Medicine, performs a wide variety of technical procedures requiring the use of radiopharmaceutical agents as prescribed by authorized users named on our institutional license. Requirements:

• Associates degree

• Nuclear Medicine - ARRT or CNMT certified registered

• MIRT License

• CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Major responsibilities:

• Performs quality control and instrument calibrations as required.

• Receiving, safe use of, and proper disposal of all radiopharmaceuticals and source materials.

• Proper reconstitution, activity assay, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals as stated in dose schedules and per authorized user order.

• Safety and care of patients during examinations and while waiting within the department.

• Proper operation and care of all equipment in Nuclear Medicine. Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the supervising technologist.

• Completion of all pertinent technical and clinical data on requisitions.

• Familiarity with State and Federal regulations, provides documentation of all activities as required.

• Ability to locate and identify records required for regulatory inspections.

• Monitors and maintains par levels of supplies/drugs.

• Provides stand-by call coverage on a rotational basis.