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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

**Department:** Nuclear Medicine

**Location:** Ypsilanti, MI

**Shift available:** Rotating/Variable, Open shift coverage for days, weekends and holidays, on call and PET-CT

Status available:** **Contingent

Position Purpose:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order, reason for exam, preparing the patient, preparing and administering the radiopharmaceutical, positioning, and performing NM imaging of patients. The NM Technologist works closely with NM leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols.

What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will need:

+ Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, or Associate in Applied Science degree and registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association

+ One year NM experience preferred

+ Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

+ Must be proficient in venipuncture

+ Must be proficient in quality control procedures and operation Hot Lab and NM imaging equipment.

+ Must maintain an emphasis on reduction in patient radiation dose (ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

What the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will do:

+ Receive patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam.

+ Consult with staff professionals to obtain appropriate information concerning the patient’s physical condition, preliminary diagnosis, and care/intervention necessary to perform specified diagnostic procedures.

+ Calculate radionuclide activity to be administered in accordance with protocols for ordered procedures.

+ Perform quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients. Maintains sterility and integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.

+ Prepare imaging devices for studies in accordance with protocols for ordered exam.

+ Prepare and administer appropriate dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.

+ Perform standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic, static and/or SPECT and SEPCT-CT imaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.

+ Evaluate and perform special imaging positioning or examination techniques, as needed or requested by the Nuclear Medicine physician.

+ Prepare specialized radiopharmaceuticals for either in-vitro or in-vivo labelling method.

+ Prepares patient’ blood samples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.

+ Practice sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques and maintain documentation of infection control activities

+ Receive and check all radionuclide shipments for contamination and dispose of radioactive material and radioactive waste in accordance with departmental policy and state/federal regulation.

+ Assist in maintaining current inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies.

+ Perform quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

+ Competitive compensation, **DAILYPAY**

+ Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

+ Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

+ Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

+ Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

+ Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

+ Tuition Reimbursement

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Click Here (http://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers/working-here/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran