Nuclear Medicine Tech

MedCadre Inc; Lafayette (CO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedCadre is seeking a Nuc Med Technologist to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures per physician specifications. Responsibilities include patient transfer, positioning, and assisting with the examination process to ensure quality imaging results.

Candidates should have 2 years of Nuclear Medicine experience, NMTCB or ARRT/NM certification, and BLS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team are required.

Formación

• Two years of Nuclear Medicine experience is required.
• Certification in NMTCB or ARRT/NM is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Familiar with ALARA and infection prevention policies.

Responsabilidades

• Operate Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment and related devices.
• Position, immobilize and perform Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Coordinate examinations to ensure timeliness and quality of patient care.
• Follow provider imaging orders and submit images to Radiologist.
• Maintain image quality and accurate records of radioisotope usage.

Conocimientos

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Radioisotopes

Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA)

Sterile Technique

English proficiency

Educación

NMTCB certification or ARRT/NM certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Required Skills ['NUCLEAR MEDICINE PROCEDURES', 'NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING', 'RADIOISOTOPES', 'RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES (ALARA)', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE'] Additional Skills ['IMAGE QUALITY', 'MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE', 'COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY AND DIPLOMATICALLY WITHIN A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAM', 'ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS', 'INFECTION PREVENTION POLICIES', 'HANDLING MULTIPLE TASKS/PROJECTS', 'ATTENTION TO DETAIL', 'MEETING DEADLINES']

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 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

Languages

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Schedule Notes

rotating call and holidays Reason: Vacancy