Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Per Diem

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY is hiring Per Diem a Nuclear Medicine Technologists to administer radioactive drugs, then perform nuclear imaging using specialized cameras.

NO CALL * NO WEEKENDS * NO HOLIDAYS

The technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals before beginning a scan—radioactive drugs that patients receive orally, by injection, or through inhalation.

• Perform organ imaging tests, including full skeletal, cardiac blood pool, and major vascular blood pool tests, and cysternograms utilizing gamma cameras, and/or stationary camera devices.
• Perform complex procedures, including injecting radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to subjects and provide them with assistance during procedures.
• Ensure the environment is safe at all times for patient and staff.
• Attain required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians.
• Transfer, position, and instruct patients in preparation for procedures.