Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley FWS is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. This role involves operating imaging equipment and ensuring safety standards are met while caring for patients. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute significantly to patient health outcomes through your expertise.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist or Nuclear Medicine certification needed.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operates gamma camera and imaging systems to produce diagnostic results.
• Prepares patients and provides instructions for procedures.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine - R.T. (N)(ARRT)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN (

Job Number:

24036765 )

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding thattogetherwe are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Days; call rotation required

Location: 7700 S BROADWAY, Littleton, 80122

The role you’ll contribute:

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for both inpatients and outpatients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the safe operation of various types of imaging counting and computer equipment. Maintains accurate records of radioactive materials from receipt through administration and disposal. Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs duties directly involved in a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the diagnosis, therapy, and treatment of disease. Operates gamma camera / computer imaging systems, planar and SPECT and non-imaging equipment, producing quality diagnostic images and results for interpretation by a radiologist / nuclear medicine physician. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Processes radiopharmaceuticals from receipt and preparation through administration and disposal in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine - R.T. (N)(ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
• Licensed Radiology Technologist in state of employment if working at a Kansas site