Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lansing, MI
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Temporary Position

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Specialty: Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform all aspects of nuclear medicine patient exam activities at a technical level, producing high-quality diagnostic images.
• Specialize in diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies.
• Obtain patient history, explain procedures, and address patient concerns to ensure comfort and meet individual needs.
• Operate and maintain nuclear scanning imaging equipment to ensure proper function.
• Prepare and measure radioactive isotopes for diagnostic imaging as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Administer medications/substances within scope of practice as prescribed.
• Complete quality assurance processes and practice radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Comply with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws and protocols.
• Maintain documentation, logs, charts, and records in both paper and electronic formats.
• Ensure adequate supply of consumables for quality testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to protocol.
• May assist other radiology areas as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) experience required.
• Certification Requirements:

  • ARRT
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• References are not required.
• Skills checklist within one year of application required for RN specialties; preferred but not required for other professions.
• Michigan license verification required for nurses (not applicable here).
• Physical copies of certifications only required if specifically listed.
• Full-time employees of the facility are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

Additional Information

• EMR system used: Cerner
• Dress code: Galaxy Blue Scrubs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a tertiary teaching hospital with advanced nuclear medicine imaging technology and a supportive clinical environment.