The Nuclear Medicine Technologist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information.
Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics and pharmacology.
Administers radiopharmaceuticals to obtain diagnostic images and/or provides therapy as ordered by physician.
Ensures the delivery of quality care to pediatric through adult patients using professional and ethical judgment along with critical thinking in performing duties.
To maintain CNMTB/ARRT certification, Nuclear Medicine Technologists must complete appropriate continuing education requirements to sustain a level of expertise and awareness of changes and advances in practice.
Technologist works days with evening, weekend and Holiday on-call responsibilities.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
2 year/Associate Degree
Experience
Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
BLS Certification
CNMT Certification
NMTCB certification or Certification and registration in Nuclear Medicine by the ARRT. Certification eligible Nuclear Medicine technologists hired upon graduation must be certified and registered (ARRT(N) and/or CNMT) within 6 months of their graduation date to remain employed.
