Description
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams on patients using specialised equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Shift Details: PRN, variable shifts Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM On-call shifts required (evenings & weekends)
Location: Riverton Hospital (can also cover shifts at Alta View hospital for additional hours)
Responsibilities:
- Perform nuclear medicine exams per department protocols
- Prepare patients, verify orders, and ensure proper patient identification
- Review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy
- Follow all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements (NRC, state, etc.)
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and monitor for reactions
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide patient education and ensure patient comfort
- Support team workflow and assist with training as needed
- Float between Riverton and Alta View sites as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
Benefits: We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.