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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City seeks a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging in a leading tertiary care and teaching environment. This role prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, operates SPECT/SPECT-CT and gamma cameras, and ensures radiation safety in compliance with NRC and state regulations. The technologist verifies orders, assesses patients, explains procedures, and monitors for adverse reactions while producing accurate, timely images for interpretation. Collaborating closely with radiologists and the care team, this position supports diverse inpatient and outpatient populations and participates in ongoing education and protocol improvement. Responsibilities Perform nuclear medicine procedures following established protocols and safety standards Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents accurately Operate and troubleshoot nuclear medicine imaging equipment and related technology Verify patient identity, obtain histories, and explain procedures to ensure comfort and safety Monitor patients during and after procedures, recognizing and reporting adverse reactions Process, analyze, and transfer images to PACS; ensure image quality and completeness Document procedures, doses, and patient data in the electronic medical record Maintain radiation safety practices, quality control, and regulatory compliance Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on patient care Participate in continuing education, protocol improvement, and cross-coverage as needed Required Skills Nuclear medicine procedures (SPECT, SPECT/CT, planar imaging) Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration Radiation safety and dose calculation Operation of gamma cameras and

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systems Image processing and PACS workflow IV insertion and contrast administration Patient assessment and monitoring Knowledge of NRC and state regulatory requirements Electronic medical record documentation Quality control and equipment calibration