"Nuclear Medicine Technologist"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies, including the performance and management of nuclear medicine technology sub-specialty imaging and non-imaging procedures. This position is dedicated to research studies, and it will involve the administration of novel isotopes. This position will also include responsibilities required as a part of clinical trials.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images for interpretation by qualified physicians.
• Operates ancillary nuclear medicine equipment to collect and prepare patient data on non-imaging studies for interpretation by qualified physicians.
• Prepares and calculate proper doses of radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present.
• Assists patients in proper positioning.
• Assures patient care for the use and monitoring of intravenous lines, including the administration or radiopharmaceuticals and subsequent collection of blood samples.
• May operate well counters and laboratory equipment for the assay of radioactivity in biological samples.
• Maintains records of test results, utilization and disposition of isotopes and radioactive materials and calculate test results.
• May be responsible for implementation of new procedures relevant to specialty.
• May perform and demonstrate technically difficult examinations and data processing as these apply to the sub-specialty.
• Performs and maintains current quality control standards and records for equipment.
• May assist with scheduling of nuclear medicine studies and diagnostic equipment.
• Receives, verifies, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Follows all radiation safety procedures and regulations.
• Performs duties outlined within the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice as defined by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
• May review research study and imaging protocols to assess feasibility.
• Assists in reviewing and planning for new nuclear medicine clinical trials.
• Assists with research scheduling in alignment with protocols, research resources and research teams.
• Supports data management for studies. This may include documentation of study data and transferring of data in compliance with department, university, and study requirements.

RELATED DUTIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from Nuclear Medicine faculty or other designated official.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related science field with completion of an accredited certification program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Association for Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is necessary.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.
• Work experience performing both PET imaging and administration of radiopharmaceuticals for therapy.
• BLS certification or eligibility for certification is necessary.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

M-F 8:00 - 4:30

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.