Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technician

Brief Job Description: • Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients • Monitor and watch for any unusual reaction patients may have to drugs

Company: Birmingham Heart Clinic

Mailing Address: 100 Pilot Medical Drive STE 300

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Zip Code: 35235

Point of Contact (First and last name): Elisha Smith

E-mail Address: esmith2@birminghamheart.com

Phone Number: 2055187625

Salary: varies

Job type: Full-time

Sign-on bonus:

Specialty or Focus: Cardiology

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employer Information

Organization Name: Birmingham Heart Clinic Website: www.birminghamheart.com

· Explain medical procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have

· Follow safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure

· Prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients

· Monitor and watch for any unusual reaction patients may have to drugs

· Operate imaging equipment

· Maintain detailed procedure records

· Follow safety and disposal radiation procedures

Requirements:

· Must have an associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine

· Preferred 12-month certification program in nuclear medicine technology with an associate or bachelor’s degree program in a health field such as nursing or radiologic technology.

· Computed tomography (CT), nuclear cardiology (NCT) and positron emission tomography (PET) (PET) positron emission tomography experience preferred.