Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job at College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University (Lafayette)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Location:
United States , Lafayette

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Job Description:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the execution of Nuclear Medicine procedures. This position prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. This position prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by a nuclear medicine technologist under the direction of an authorized user as well as executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and demonstrates initiative and ingenuity regarding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to render optimum images.

Job Responsibility:

Execute Nuclear Medicine procedures
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies
Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses
Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies
Maintain timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety
Demonstrate initiative and ingenuity regarding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals
Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms
Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician
Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine
obtain optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation
Confirm patient identity and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results
Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals
Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques

Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) – American Heart Association
NM license – State Licensing Board
X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) – State Licensing Board in applicable state
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) – The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

What we offer:

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Expiration:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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