Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title: Nuclear
Medicine Technologist PRN Supervised by: Radiology Manager Job
Summary: Prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals
for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists
with nuclear medicine studies. Is responsible for patient safety
protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory
agency requirements. Participates in CQI activities. Demonstrates
Competency in the Following Areas: Prepares stock solutions of
radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers
doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist. Responsible
for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of
equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and
extraneous radiation to patients. Responsible for safe handling of
equipment. Instructs and prepares patients for Nuclear Medicine
examinations Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential
for medication errors. Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic
exams on patients as prescribed by physician. Uses scanners or
scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce
image of an organ. Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters,
scalers and scintillation detectors. Follows radiation safety
techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive
materials. Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging
procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of
safety and quality. Maintains department stock and orders supplies
as needed. Positions and shields patients accordingly. Follows the
principle of ALARA. Keeps procedure room clean and neat, makes
minor equipment adjustments as needed. Practices medical and
surgical aseptic procedures. Assists in maintaining basic records
and reports. Assists in maintaining files. Assists in training of
students and ancillary staff. Takes calls, after regular department
hours. Compiles and maintains quality assurance information.
Interacts professionally with patient/family. Has knowledge of
facility policies and the functions of other departments. Completes
all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking
with nurses’ stations. Provides care appropriate to condition and
age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general
population. Performs other duties as requested. Professional
Requirements: Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and
clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains
regulatory requirements. Reports to work on time and as scheduled;
completes work within designated time. Consistently completes and
maintains assigned duties; maintains PAR levels. Wears
identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system
correctly. Attends annual review and department in-services, as
scheduled. Attends 12 staff meetings; or reads and returns all
staff meeting minutes. Maintains hospital requirements, policies
and standards on confidentiality. Knowledgeable of local fire and
safety regulations Represents the organization in a positive and
professional matter. Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of
the Hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Requirements: Regulatory Requirements: · High School graduate; BS
degree preferred. · Graduation from approved school of Radiology
Sciences with certification in nuclear medicine. Licensed in
Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. · Certified by the State
of Arkansas to practice and administer radiopharmaceuticals. ·
Current BLS Certification. Language Skills: · Able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. · Additional
languages preferred. Skills: · Basic computer knowledge. Physical
Demands: · Exposure to radiological hazard-occupational levels.
Normal hospital environment. Close visual/acuity. Hearing within
normal range. Oral communication. Operates Nuclear Medicine
machines, injectors, computer, telephone, stretchers, wheelchairs,
IV poles and patient monitoring devices. Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Carrying up to 25 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 400 pounds.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. · This position
is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the
Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means
any position in which a person performing the position while under
the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or
safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the
fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening
procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials,
controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention
while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or
death. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
position without compromising patient care.
Keywords: Johnson Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville , Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN, Healthcare , Clarksville, Arkansas
