Senior Nuclear Medicine Specialist (ARRT licensure or NMTCB) - Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute

Job description

The Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for Radiopharmacy duties, therapy administration, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, radiation therapy and labeled blood products. Responsibilities also include quality control, radiation safety and safe disposal of radioactive materials. Perform PET/CT and/or Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols. Prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety guidelines Researches requirements for proposed procedures, abstract data acquisition methodologies and data processing protocols. Determines need for and obtains special equipment. Modifies existing or continuing education and training criteria to incorporate usage of these special devices. Serves as project team coordinator with Nuclear Medicine specialty technologists in implementing and performing new procedures. Understand exposure limits (A.L.A.R.A) to person, patient, staff and public. Provides training and instruction on new procedures and equipment usage. Assists technical employees with resolution of more difficult technical problems and instructs or demonstrates appropriate techniqu...