Job Description
Lead Nuclear Technician As a Lead Nuclear Technician, you will guide and mentor a team to prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Essential Functions of the Role: Lead the nuclear technology team to guide, train, and encourage development Responsible for time keeping and schedule management of team Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes Act as escalation point for challenging and/or complex cases Prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician. Use the specific equipment needed to produce photographic or computer images to be interpreted by the physician. Perform cardiac scanning to check for areas showing signs of abnormality using SPECT and PET imaging. Conduct patient history taking and answering all relevant queries before the procedure. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras. Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment. Dispose of radioactive materials following guidelines. Record and process studies using computer/camera. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to the patients and provide them with assistance during the test procedures. Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment program. Maintain all records and assist with accreditation of the department. Minimum Qualifications: 5 years as a nuclear technologist Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N) State License for state of posting ARRT Registration or NMTCB required Desired Qualifications: Experience as a lead or supervisor Experience in the Cardiology field Work Environment This position is a clinic position and will report to the office Monday- Friday. Physical Requirements This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Lead Nuclear Tech, but it is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.