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Energy Jobline ATTB; Théméricourt; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline ATTB is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a full range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and strict radiation safety. Responsibilities include imaging planning, trouble-shooting equipment, and educating staff as needed.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification eligibility within six months and BLS within 30 days, with adherence to department protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided:
• MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians
• OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health
• PA: No state license required
• VA: Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine
• WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• If performing CT imaging in addition to Nuclear Medicine, must additionally hold one of the following licenses through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board:
• Radiological Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License
• Nuclear Medicine and Non-Diagnostic CT License
• Must be registered by the ARRT or NMTCB as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Responsabilités

• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.
• Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.
• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients.
• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with policy and guidelines.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification to ensure the performance of radiology services.
• Assesses patients' needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
• Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor per curricular requirements.
• For facilities with specialty accreditation: completes annual education related to specialty accreditation.

Connaissances

Imaging procedures

Radiation safety

Patient interaction

Equipment troubleshooting

Clinical instruction

Formation

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Description du poste

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.

Minimum QualificationsEducation, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided:

• MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians
• OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health
• PA: No state license required
• VA: Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine
• WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

If performing CT imaging in addition to Nuclear Medicine, must additionally hold one of the following licenses through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board:

• Radiological Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License
• Nuclear Medicine and Non-Diagnostic CT License

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire.

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients.Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure.Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies.Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure the performance of radiology services.Assesses patients' needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program(s) as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program(s) protocol, policy and procedure.For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements: Differentiate various shades of gray and as depicted on a monitor or photograph. Stand and walk for prolonged periods. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment: Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and explosive gases. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team. Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient's condition, or ability. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Ladder

• Level 1
  • No experience required.
  • All Nuclear Medicine Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
• Level 2
  • Meets requirements for previous level.
  • One year of experience.
  • Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus 1 additional skill set.
• Level 3
  • Meets requirements for previous levels.
  • One continuing education pathway.
  • Three years of experience.