Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lafayette, Colorado
Good Samaritan Medical Center

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Lafayette, Colorado Employment Type: Clinical (Non-Nursing) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 7 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Nuclear Medicine procedures to obtain the imaging results physicians specify. This includes transferring patients for examinations and assisting with the examination process.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Nuclear Medicine imaging and related equipment.
• Educate, position, and immobilize patients, and perform Nuclear Medicine procedures safely, including patient transfer.
• Coordinate examinations for timeliness, quality, and continuity of care, and follow provider imaging orders.
• Submit required images and clinical information to the Radiologist and evaluate image quality.
• Prepare and administer radioisotopes according to Radiologist protocol.
• Follow Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA) and infection prevention policies, including sterile technique.
• Maintain records of radioisotope receipts, use, storage, and disposal per state and federal guidelines.
• Use and maintain department supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year.
• NMTCB or ARRT (NM) certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Function well in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Handle multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
• Use computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and learn relevant applications.

Schedule

• Rotating call and holidays.

Other Requirements

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required.
• Providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available. A newly issued badge will not reflect prior exposure history.