Nuclear Med Tech

Overview

Employer paid benefit premiums - Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Compensation: $44.10 - $73.84 - $20,000 sign on bonus

Schedule: 3/12's/Fri, Sat, Sun/Day Shift

Job Title: Nuclear Med Tech

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Reports to: Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Assistant Manager

Definition of Position:

Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment.  Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.  Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures:
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Select and operate radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Venipuncture
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be   responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
• May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
• Understands and applies patient relations skills.
• Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree from nuclear medicine accredited program.

Preferred: NA

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:

Required: OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist. Current BLS certification.

Preferred: NA

Experience:

Required: None.

Preferred: Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Other: NA

36 Hours USD $44.10/Hr. USD $73.84/Hr. 01-7030 Diagnostic Imaging Day