Nuclear Med Tech - Flex Team

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves operating gamma cameras and performing diagnostic imaging procedures to provide high-quality images for interpretation. Candidates should have completed a formal nuclear medicine program or possess radiologic technology training. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required. Excellent communication skills and an ability to lift up to 50 lbs are important for this position. This role involves respect for patient care, anticipating the needs of customers, and abiding by ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal nuclear medicine program or radiologic technology with nuclear training.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), or CNMT.
• Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health for nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Operate gamma cameras to perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Prepare, calibrate, and calculate radiopharmaceuticals.
• Treat patients and health care team members with respect.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Knowledge of imaging anatomical structures

General computer skills and applications

Critical thinking skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Completion of formal nuclear medicine program or radiologic technology

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus

Summary

Operates gamma cameras to perform standard dynamic, static and tomographic procedures, to provide excellent diagnostic images for interpretation. Is responsible for preparing, calibrating and calculating radiopharmaceuticals, while maintaining sterility and integrity of the prepared radiopharmaceutical compound. Treats patients, families and health care team members with respect and courtesy, anticipating the needs of customers. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment and performs diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with department policy and procedures. Operates within the "Code of Ethics" and the "Clinical Performance Standards" established by the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Is knowledgeable of all NRC requirements for receiving, shipping, disposal, surveys, swipe testing, and radioactive contamination.

Education

Satisfactory completion of formal nuclear medicine program, or radiologic technology with additional nuclear training.

Licensure/Certification

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R), ARRT (N), or CNMT. Licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health for nuclear. CPR Certification.

Experience

Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of imaging the various anatomical structures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 100 lbs. shared lifting.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.
• Must be able to take call, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.