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Nuclear Med Technologist

Advocatehealth

Milwaukee (WI)

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USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring patient safety through ALARA measures, and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

Nuclear Medicine Tech registration by ARRT or CNMT certification required.
Must obtain BLS certification within 6 months.
Minimum 2 years experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per clinician's prescription.
Maintain records and ensure accuracy in patient charges.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Radiation safety knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient service skills

IV proficiency

Venipuncture proficiency

Advanced ECG interpretation

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

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Proficiently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include therapy, QMP, PET/CT, and nuclear pharmacist backup.
Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters. Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration. Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need. Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures. Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Major Responsibilities

Proficiently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include therapy, QMP, PET/CT, and nuclear pharmacist backup.
Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters. Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration. Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need. Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures. Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine.

Experience Required

Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.
Advanced knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
Proficient in IV and venipuncture.
Proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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