Nuclear Medicine Tech

MedCadre Inc; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedCadre is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures per physician specifications, including patient transfer and assisting with exams.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, coordinating examinations, submitting images to Radiologists, and maintaining safety and infection control standards. Requires NMTCB or ARRT/NM and BLS certification.

Formación

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.
• NMTCB certification or an ARRT/NM certification.
• BLS - American Heart Association.

Responsabilidades

• Operate Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment and ensure quality results.
• Educate, position, immobilize and perform Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Coordinate examinations to ensure timeliness and patient care.
• Follow imaging orders accurately and submit images to Radiologist.
• Evaluate image quality and maintain accurate records per regulations.
• Communicate clearly with patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership.
• Maintain supplies and adhere to sterile and infection prevention policies.

Conocimientos

Nuclear medicine procedures

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient transfer

Patient positioning

Patient immobilization

Image quality evaluation

Radioisotope preparation and admin

Radiation safety ALARA

Sterile technique

Infection prevention

Microsoft Office

Computer usage

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

multitasking

Deadline oriented

fast-paced environment

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

In this position, the Nuc Med Technologist performs Nuc Med procedures in order to obtain desired imaging results according to physicians specifications that includes, but is not limited to, transferring patients for examinations, and assisting with the Nuc Med examiantion process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for appropriate operation of all Nuclear Medicine Imaging and related equipment.
• Appropriately educates, positions, immobilizes and performs Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Coordinates Nuclear Medicine examination to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of patient care.
• Understands and follows provider Imaging orders correctly.
• Submits required images and related clinical information to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Appropriately evaluates image quality.
• Open, accurate, and responsive communication to patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership.
• Appropriately utilizes, charges and maintains department supplies.
• Practices sterile technique and follows infection prevention policies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Safely performs Nuclear Medicine procedures including patient transfer.
• Prepares and administers Radioisotopes according to Radiologist protocol.
• Follows Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipts, use, storage and disposal in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

Preferred Skills & Experience

-N/A

Radiation Badge Requirement

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.

Required Skills (List)

['NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES', 'NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT', 'PATIENT TRANSFER', 'PATIENT POSITIONING', 'PATIENT IMMOBILIZATION']

Additional Skills

['IMAGE QUALITY EVALUATION', 'RADIOISOTOPE PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION', 'RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES (ALARA)', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE', 'INFECTION PREVENTION POLICIES', 'MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE', 'COMPUTER USAGE', 'EFFECTIVE AND DIPLOMATIC COMMUNICATION', 'ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS', 'ATTENTION TO DETAIL', 'HANDLING MULTIPLE TASKS AND PROJECTS', 'MEETING DEADLINES', 'FUNCTIONING IN A FAST PACED, SERVICE-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT']

Education Requirement

• Required Education: N/A
• Preferred Education: N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

• NMTCB certification or an ARRT/NM certification.
• BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

-N/A

Certification List

['NMTCB certification', 'ARRT/NM certification', 'BLS - American Heart Association']

Languages

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Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Reason: Traveler Replacement