Nuclear Medicine-Rad Tech

Rapides Regional; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition or education assistance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine Services team. The technologist will support the lead technologist in coordinating daily operations, perform quality control, handle radiopharmaceuticals, and administer patient doses under radiologist supervision.

The role requires completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, state licensure, and NMTCB/ARRT certification, with BCLS and ACLS within 30 days

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Current Louisiana State Licensure
• Current NMTCB or ARRT Certification
• BCLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of hire
• ACLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily patient flow with the lead technologist
• Perform QC/QA equipment checks and dose calibrations
• Receive, handle and dispose of radioactive materials per regulations
• Perform all exams and assist the charge technologist as needed
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and calculate administer doses under supervision
• Calibrate equipment and ensure patient safety and comfort
• Explain procedures and obtain informed consent from patients
• Maintain quality assurance information and reports
• Interact professionally with patients and families

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Geiger counters

Scintillation cameras

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine-Rad Tech? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The staff technologist works closely with the lead technologist coordination the daily operations and functions of Nuclear Medicine Services. He/She is responsible for all QC/QA equipment and patient doses. In the absence of the Lead Technologist, he/she will assume the duties of the lead technologist.

What you will do in this role:

• Works withthe chargetechnologist to coordinate the daily patient flow and functions of Nuclear Medicine Services.
• Assesses performance of quality control procedures and documentationregardingequipment checks as well as calibrations on pharmaceutical tagging
• Assures proper receipt,handlingand disposal of radioactive materials according to regulations and policies.
• Proficient in performing all exams and can assume the duties of the charge technologist in his/her absence.
• Orderssuppliesas necessary.
• Knowledgeable about departmental and RRMC policies and procedures.
• Assists or performs any duties thatthe chargetechnologist delegates.
• Prepares stock solutionsofradiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Assessespatient’sunderstandingofexamand informed consent.
• Performs diagnostic exams on patientsas prescribed byphysician.
• Usesscanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produceimageoforgan.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters,scalersand scintillation detectors.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provides care appropriate toconditionand age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.
• Assesses,evaluatesand informs physician of changes inpatient’scondition during testing.
• Instructs and preparespatientforexam.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
• Understands contraindications and potential hazards of different labs.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Takescalls according to monthly schedules, after regular department hours.
• Compiles andmaintainsquality assurance information.
• Interacts professionally withpatient/family.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteriaappropriate tothe following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent,geriatricand general population.
• Modifies job duties and communicates with customers in anage appropriatemanner.
• Assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain usingage appropriateinterventions.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Current Louisiana State Licensure
• CurrentNMTCB orARRTCertification
• BCLSfor Healthcare Providersto be completedwithin30 daysof hire
• ACLSfor Healthcare Providersto be completedwithin30 daysof hire

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.