Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring they meet requirements and providing instructions to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Apply Nuclear Medicine safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
• Operate nuclear medicine and associated equipment to achieve desired diagnostic results.
• Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient safety and comfort; immobilize patients as needed.
• Select appropriate imaging parameters based on established protocols and influencing factors.
• Perform venipuncture, start and maintain venous access, and prepare/administer radioactive isotopes with correct dose verification.
• Assist with medical record and image sharing as necessary.
• 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 patient identification.
• Use radiology information systems including PACS; complete required records, reports, and image archiving for physician review.
• Document all pertinent procedure information in the electronic medical record, including medication reconciliation.
• Provide patients with discharge information regarding their exam.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals following vendor-specific protocols.
• Assist PET services as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT(N) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Information

• Full-time day shift position.
• Standard 40-hour workweek.