Nuclear Med Tech

Eisenhower Health; Center (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in Center, Alabama, is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of procedures with a focus on accurate film production, camera operation, and precise record keeping.

Education is required from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, along with ARRT NM or NMTCB certification and BLS. The role reports to a Supervisor or Manager and involves pediatric to geriatric patient care in a cardiovascular testing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT NM or NMTCB certification required; BLS by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and policies; reports concerns.
• Obtains patient information and identifies age-specific needs.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures with high technical quality.
• Uses radiation protection to keep patient exposure low.
• Operates equipment proficiently and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintains clean, stocked x-ray rooms and assists in other areas as needed.
• Completes daily assignments within shift and communicates unfinished tasks.
• Maintains records for radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal where applicable.
• Uses hospital information system for patient demographics and information.
• Ensures continuity of workflow with coworkers during breaks and meals.
• Provides high-quality procedure recordings and accurate data calculations.
• Communicates patient condition changes to nurse/physician and documents history.
• Ensures safe patient environment; assists patient transfer and transport.
• Maintains aseptic technique and IV proficiency if applicable.
• Submits nuclear charge tickets daily; uses supplies cost-effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Equipment operation

Time management

Math skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Documentation

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Job description

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Salary range: $49.84 - $75.71

Schedule: Part Time

Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee

Department: EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing

Job Objective

Performs a variety of procedures utilizing nuclear medicine equipment; produces films, as assigned, routine nuclear medicine camera operation and accurate record keeping.

Job Description

Education: Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology if hired after March 1, 2025

Licensure/Certification: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (NM) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine; American Heart Association BLS

Experience: Preferred: Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

Reports To: Supervisor or Manager

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients (as assigned): Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to learn complex tasks, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Complex math skills as related to job duties, Fine motor skills, Knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine, Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Obtains all pertinent medical information from patient to identify age specific needs.
3. Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
4. Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
5. Uses all equipment proficiently and reports all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
6. Maintains x-ray rooms neatly and stocked for exams and at end of shift, if applicable.
7. Assists in other areas of assigned department as assigned.
8. Completes daily assignments within scheduled shift; communicates pertinent information and unfinished tasks to relief personnel.
9. Uses time between procedures to maintain a safe clean environment; maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities, if applicable.
10. Uses hospital information management system for patient demographics and other patient information.
11. Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of workflow.
12. Completes procedure with high technical quality to produce a high quality recording of the procedure.
13. Calculates data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
14. Communicates observations of patient condition changes to registered nurse or physician; documents pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
15. Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling and hurting themselves; safe transportation of patient; identifies patient by use of arm band.
16. Maintains aseptic technique during a procedure.
17. Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure, if applicable.
18. Submits nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day, if applicable.
19. Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.