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Prime Healthcare
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$71,106 / year median in Kansas
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview PRN PRN Responsibilities + Prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety + Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation + Perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography ( SPECT ) + Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body + Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines Qualifications + Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH , A.R.R.T. or