Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lake Geneva, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Med Tech

Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Job Summary

Seeking a Nuclear Med Tech to perform nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with rotating call every 3rd weekend (Saturday only, 7:00 AM - Noon) in a nearby location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures and operate nuclear medicine equipment.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring they meet requirements and providing instructions to minimize anxiety.
• Apply nuclear medicine safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
• Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Select appropriate parameters based on protocols and factors influencing data acquisition.
• Perform venipuncture, start and maintain venous access, and prepare/administer radioactive isotopes with correct dose.
• Assist with medical record/image sharing as needed.
• Evaluate images and data for technical quality.
• Report and document nuclear medicine safety incidents or adverse events per protocol.
• Manipulate and process digital data for display with proper identification.
• Use radiology information systems including PACS; complete records, reports, and submit images for physician review.
• Utilize appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.
• Document all pertinent information in the electronic medical record, including medication reconciliation.
• Ensure patients receive discharge information regarding their exam.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals through vendor-specific protocols.
• Assist PET services as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) certification required.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine (Diagnostic Imaging)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to moderate experience acceptable.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Rotating call every 3rd weekend (Saturday only, 7:00 AM to Noon)