Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Flint, Michigan
McLaren Flint

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Temp)

Location: Flint, Michigan
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform all aspects of nuclear medicine patient exam activities at a technical level under general supervision to produce high-quality diagnostic images. Responsibilities include operating nuclear imaging equipment, preparing and administering radioactive isotopes, ensuring radiation safety, and maintaining documentation and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies.
• Obtain patient history, explain procedures, and address patient concerns to ensure comfort and confidence.
• Operate and maintain nuclear scanning imaging equipment.
• Measure and prepare radioactive isotopes for diagnostic imaging as prescribed.
• Administer medications/substances within scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Complete quality assurance and radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.
• Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, and records in both paper and electronic formats.
• Perform routine maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment.
• Assist other radiology areas as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of nuclear medicine.
• Registration in Nuclear Medicine with either the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and standards.

Additional Information

• Dress code requires matching scrubs.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Cerner.
• Must comply with health system-wide profile standards including license verification.
• Physical copies of certifications required only if specified.
• Full-time employees of the health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

Work Environment

• Position is based in a nonprofit, 378-bed tertiary teaching hospital affiliated with medical residency programs.
• General supervision provided.
• Emphasis on patient safety, quality imaging, and regulatory compliance.