Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Join the country’s leading Cardiac PET provider! Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our dynamic team and improve patient outcomes across the nation.

Despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in the US, most physicians and patients do not have access to the leading technology in Cardiology. At CII, our mission is to create a more accessible healthcare system by enabling all physicians to treat their patients with the most advanced technology – all from the comfort of their own practice. Our innovative team drives this mission forward each and every day with our Mobile and Fixed Cardiac PET Solutions. As we continue to grow, we currently have a tremendous opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who is up for the challenge.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, administers and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists and subjects patients to radiation. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Travel required within Alabama and Mississippi and Florida.

Essential Functions:

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
• Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a camera to produce computer images.
• Produces a computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Calculates, measures and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
• Ensures and maintains quality control in regard to patient care and equipment usage.
• Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment, meters, and/or cameras, log into system, follow appropriate procedures for addressing and documenting issues.
• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment; send out for calibration as needed
• Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Processes cardiac function studies, using computer.
• Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Records and processes results of procedures.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

• Measures glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.

• Complete system/document backup at end of each scan day
• Document monthly Lexiscan inventory and submit to Corporate
• Meet with RSO quarterly
• Inventory and submit supply lists in a timely manner
• Communicates all issues to provider, Supervising Technologist and Corporate Office
• Ensure mobile unit is clean and orderly, all staff is appropriately attired and wearing personal dosimeter(s)
• Ensure all signage, licenses, POL, Chemtrec, ACR, preference sheets, and MOU’s are up to date, received, signed and/or filed; ensure all paperwork is printed and available for monthly inspections

• Provides training to new Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an approved program
• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and state certification, as applicable; applicable certification is required and must be maintained
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and must be maintained
• Three or more years of related experience
• RSO experience preferred
• Travel required within Alabama and Mississippi and Florida.

Benefits

We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Cardiac Imaging believes that its dedicated employees are its most valuable resource. Employees at Cardiac Imaging are provided with a professional and comfortable work environment, along with a generous benefit package.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Parental Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• 401(k)
• Career Growth and opportunities for advancement