Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) specializes in performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with a focus on thyroid and metabolic disorders. This role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals, acquiring high-quality images, and supporting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of endocrine conditions such as hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patient Preparation and Care: Explain procedures, answer questions, obtain patient history, and monitor patients during imaging to ensure comfort and safety, including specialized care for children or sensitive patients.

2. Radiopharmaceutical Administration: Prepare and administer radioactive drugs orally, by injection, or inhalation, while monitoring for adverse reactions. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure comfort during procedures.

3. Perform nuclear medicine procedures specific to endocrinology, including: Thyroid uptake and scan studies, thyroid imaging with I-123 and Tc-99m, whole-body scans for thyroid cancer surveillance.

4. Image Processing and Analysis: Process and analyze images using specialized software, producing high-quality images for physician interpretation. Assist in radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy preparation, patient education, and post-treatment precautions.

5. Maintain accurate documentation, including dose administration and imaging records.

6. Safety and Compliance: Follow strict radiation safety protocols, maintain records of radiopharmaceutical use, manage radioactive waste, and perform quality control checks on equipment.

7. Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of imaging devices to ensure accurate and safe operation.

8. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of procedures, dosages, and patient responses for regulatory compliance and clinical review.

9. Collaborate closely with endocrinology clinical staff to optimize patient care.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology or healthcare science required

Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

State licensure as required, Texas MRT/NMT, RT, or ARRT

Knowledge of thyroid physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and endocrine disorders

Familiarity with NRC and state radiation safety regulations

Strong understanding of thyroid imaging and uptake calculations

Proficiency in operating imaging equipment, computer software for image processing, and understanding of radiopharmaceuticals

Precision in administering radioactive materials, monitoring patient reactions, and documenting procedures

Experience in outpatient or endocrinology-focused nuclear medicine

Experience with radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy protocols

Must be knowledgeable of applicable federal and state laws regarding Nuclear technology

Must have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Scheduled hours and location are subject to change

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, knees, and fingers; pulling, pushing > 50 lbs.

Visual: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.

Physical: Standing most of the time. May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing > 50 lbs.