Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT Imaging

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services in our tertiary care, teaching hospital. In this PRN role, you will perform nuclear medicine procedures, operate gamma cameras and PET/CT, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure radiation safety standards. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and trainees, contribute to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, and support quality improvement initiatives while mentoring students in a patient-centered, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures following physician orders and protocols
• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately
• Operate and troubleshoot nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging equipment
• Apply radiation safety principles to protect patients, staff, and self
• Verify patient identity, obtain histories, and explain procedures to patients and families
• Process and evaluate images for quality, collaborating with radiologists on findings
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in quality assurance, equipment checks, and performance improvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital environment
• Support orientation and education of students and new staff as needed

Required Skills
• Nuclear medicine imaging procedures
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration
• Radiation safety and ALARA compliance
• Operation of gamma cameras and PET/CT systems
• Image processing and PACS use
• Patient assessment and care in acute settings
• Quality control and equipment calibration
• Regulatory and documentation standards (e.g., NRC, state)
• IV placement and dose administration
• Interdisciplinary communication in a hospital environment