Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, CO is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for PRN Day shifts. You will perform a range of Nuclear Medicine procedures, collaborate with radiologists, and ensure quality control and patient safety.

The role stresses accurate documentation, patient communication, and adherence to universal safety guidelines. Qualified candidates hold CNMT/R.T.-CERT/MRT/ARRT certifications along with a Bachelor's and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiologic or related field.
• CPR certification (BLS) required.
• Multiple radiology/radiation therapy certifications listed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment meets quality control requirements and performs patient examinations using age-specific care techniques.
• Collaborates with radiologists to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures with camera acquisition and computer processing; adapts to new technology.
• Maintains room readiness; keeps supplies stocked and reports malfunctions.
• Records quality control, radionuclide administration data, and exam charges in the Nuclear Medicine information system.
• Verifies patient/exam accuracy before releasing images to interpretation.
• Prepares radionuclide procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides.

Education

Bachelor's

BLS CPR Cert

CNMT

R.T.-CERT

KBMIRT

L.R.T.

MRT-IEMA

MRT

R.T.(N)(ARRT)

Job description

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 that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 7700 S BROADWAY City: LITTLETON State: Colorado Postal Code: 80122

Job Description:

• Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.
• Confirms proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams.
• Identifies patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.
• Reviews and ensures physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.
• Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides using universal BSI principles.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor'sBasic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (R.T.-CERT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Licensed Radiology Technologist - Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (L.R.T.) - Accredited Issuing Body
• Medical Radiation Technology - IEMA (MRT-IEMA) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology (R.T.(N)(ARRT)) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range: $32.53 - $60.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.