Job Description

**Description**

_**Summary:**_

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing
diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and
medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are
followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify andor plan
appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition. Behavior and communication
skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

_**Responsibilities:**_

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste
separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks
mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies.
• Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine
imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey,
dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal.
• Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at
all times.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the
Physician, by adhering to established procedures.
• Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital
policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

_**Requirements:**_

**EducationSkills**

* Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

**Experience**

* 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required
* 2 years of experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

* Current State Licensure required
* Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
* Nuclear Medicine Technologist registration from ARRT or NMTCB required

**_Work Schedule:_
**

PRN

**_Work Type:_
**

Per Diem As Needed

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