What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Michigan Medicine?
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
To prepare administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies, including the performance and management of nuclear medicine technology sub-specialty imaging and non-imaging procedures. This position is dedicated to research studies, and it will involve the administration of novel isotopes. This position will also include responsibilities required as a part of clinical trials.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
An Associates or bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related science field with completion of an accredited certification program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Association for Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is necessary within 6 months of hire.
BLS certification or eligibility for certification is necessary.
This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Work Schedule
Days / 40 hours
Work Locations
Victor Vaughn, UH
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
To prepare administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies, including the performance and management of nuclear medicine technology sub-specialty imaging and non-imaging procedures. This position is dedicated to research studies, and it will involve the administration of novel isotopes. This position will also include responsibilities required as a part of clinical trials.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
- Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images for interpretation by qualified physicians.
- Operates ancillary nuclear medicine equipment to collect and prepare patient data on non-imaging studies for interpretation by qualified physicians.
- Prepares and calculate proper doses of radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
- Explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present.
- Maintains records of test results, utilization and disposition of isotopes and radioactive materials and calculate test results.
- Assists Patients in proper positioning.
- May be responsible for implementation of new procedures relevant to specialty.
- May perform and demonstrate technically difficult examinations and data processing as these apply to the sub-specialty.
- Performs and maintains current quality control standards and records for equipment.
- May supervise scheduling of nuclear medicine studies and diagnostic equipment.
- Receives, verifies, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient?s medical record
- Follows all radiation safety procedures and regulations.
- Performs duties outlined within the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice as defined by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
- Reviews research study and imaging protocols to assess feasibility.
- Assists in reviewing and planning for new nuclear medicine clinical trials.
- Coordinates research scheduling in alignment with protocols, research resources and research teams.
- Supports data management for studies. This may include documentation of study data and transferring of data in compliance with department, university, and study requirements.
An Associates or bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related science field with completion of an accredited certification program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Association for Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is necessary within 6 months of hire.
BLS certification or eligibility for certification is necessary.
This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Work Schedule
Days / 40 hours
Work Locations
Victor Vaughn, UH
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
