Nuclear Medical Technologist I PooL A

aah; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform basic to intermediate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will review patient records, administer radiopharmaceuticals, post-process images, and maintain accurate documentation in the radiology information system. On-call rotation every 5th weekend and vacation coverage are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Registration or licensing within time frame (ARRT NM or NMTCB CNMT) and BLS.
• Familiarity with radiation safety and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Reviews patient's medical records, labs, and physician orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Injects radiopharmaceuticals observing venipuncture techniques and radiation safety.
• Labels and dispenses Nuclear Pharmacy drugs per physician prescription.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff.
• Post-processes images and labels with patient MRU/location.
• Maintains records in the radiology information system and documents billing codes.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs QA/calibration tests.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Radiation safety

Venipuncture (IV)

ECG interpretation

Heart rhythm recognition

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

Department:

36315 AMC Washington County - Nuclear Medicine

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Call Rotation currently every 5th weekend. Fill in for Vacations.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Competently performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac.

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.

Injects patients with all radiopharmaceuticals used in procedures observing proper veni puncture techniques and complying with appropriate radiation safety considerations and techniques. Labels and dispenses Nuclear Pharmacy drugs per physician prescription.

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.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Scheduled Hours

Call Rotation currently every 5th weekend. Fill in for Vacations.

Licenses & Certifications

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Degrees

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

Required Functional Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157. Competent in IV and venipuncture. Basic 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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.