Job Information
McLaren Health Care Nuclear Medicine Technologist - McLaren Careers in Port Huron, Michigan
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities of Nuclear Medicine at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies & procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Job Specific Dutiesand Responsibilities:
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1.
Specializes
in performing diagnostic studies in Nuclear Medicine Imaging.
Obtains patient history,explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concernstofoster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needsof individual patients are met.
Operates and maintains all assigned nuclearscanning imaging equipment to ensure it works properly.
Performs diagnostic studies including measuringand preparing concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified bodyareas to obtain diagnostic information that correctly captures the imagesrequested by a physician.
Properly identifies, preparesand/or administers medications/substances that are within thetechnologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independentpractitioner.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or GED
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Nuclear Medicine
Registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Current BLS certification
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.