What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist position at Cynet Health?
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Cynet Health. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using various radioisotope equipment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate and administer doses as prescribed by a radiologist.
- Use computers to calculate, measure, and record radiation dosages or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed.
- Use a camera to detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, producing photographic or computer images.
- Provide patient assistance and explain test procedures and safety precautions during the tests.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect diseases using radioisotope equipment under physician direction.
- Produce computer-generated or film images for interpretation by a physician and process cardiac function studies.
- Follow radiation safety procedures to dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals safely.
- Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
- Gather patient information regarding illness and medical history to guide diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of the patient using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
- Train and supervise students or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
- Answer phones and relay information as needed in a courteous and professional manner.
About Our Team: At Cynet Health, we value our team members and provide them with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a supportive work environment and competitive compensation packages.
