Job Description
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing scans for diagnostic purposes. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will use the scanner to create images of various areas of the patient's body which will emit radiation from the drugs to indicate the presences of diseases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
- Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
- Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
- Operating imaging equipment, such as SPECT/CT scanners.
- Processing images of the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
- Keeping detailed records of the...