Nuclear Medicine Technician

Nuclear Medicine Technician needed to maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient\s body to create diagnostic images. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week).

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• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs to create diagnostic images
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, patient data/history)
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning; report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• Lock/tag out equipment as appropriate
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department

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• 2 years of relevant experience

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• Nuclear Medicine imaging and camera operation
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration
• Radiation safety protocols
• Patient positioning and diagnostic imaging techniques