NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is hiring for Radiology Technologist positions available in both day and night shifts, part-time or full-time. Responsibilities include performing various radiology procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must hold relevant Nuclear Medicine certifications. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Physical and reporting responsibilities necessary for quality care are expected.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate from an accredited program specializing in Nuclear Medicine.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification required by ARRT or NMTCB.
• Physical demands include handling weights of 20-50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiology procedures using guidelines to ensure accurate imaging.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for various methods of administration.
• Verify patient identification and communicate throughout the procedure.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality results.
• Comply with radiation safety regulations and provide instruction.

Skills

Radiology Procedures

Radiopharmaceuticals

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Radiation Safety

Imaging Techniques

Record Maintenance

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Safety

Medication Handling

Education

Program Graduate

Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification by ARRT or NMTCB

Nuclear Medicine Technician in New Mexico

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers

Intermediate Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, FLUOROSCOPY TECHNOLOGIST AND BONE DENSITOMETRY - DAY & NIGHT SHIFT - University of New Mexico Hospital - Albuquerque. We have immediate Radiology Technologist positions. All shifts available! Part Time, Full Time and PRNs. Sign-On Bonus Available for full time and part time hires. Relocation Assistance Available. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Position Details

Department: Radiology - Nuclear Med
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Perform multidisciplinary tasks using evolving radiologic instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals techniques and procedures. Provide patient centered care with empathetic and instructional patient care and monitoring. Apply detailed attention to procedural accuracy, dosage, calibration, and administration of patient services. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• RADIOLOGY PROCEDURES - Use published procedures, techniques and radiopharmaceutical administration guidelines to produce images and lab results
• RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS - Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for injection, ingestion, and inhalation; measure radioactivity dosage, maintain records; maintain safe procedures for handling, administration, storage and disposal of materials
• PATIENT CARE - Verify patient identification, pregnancy status, breast-feeding status, and order for procedure; maintain proper patient communication throughout procedure
• QUALITY - Use proper procedures to ensure quality results from imaging equipment, radiation detection equipment, detection and counting devices
• RADIATION SAFETY - Maintain compliance with regulations and procedures for radioactive contamination monitoring and decontamination, disposal of radioactive waste; provide instruction on radiation hazards and principles of radiation safety
• IMAGING - Operate gamma cameras with sealed sources of radioactive material for transmission imaging with single photon emission tomography or positron emission tomography and transmission imaging when performed as part of SPECT/CT or PET/CT
• RECORDS - Complete department and hospital records for billing and procedure monitoring; participate in quality assurance programs; maintain daily radiopharmaceutical records and patient log book; complete regular monitoring survey
• MAINTENANCE - Perform or assist with preventive maintenance, quality assurance, and minor equipment repair; calibrate cameras, dose calibrators; measure radionuclides
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don\'t understand or may "not seem right"
• MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Qualifications

• Education
• Program Graduate
• Education specialization: Commission on Allied Health (AMA) Nuclear Med
• Experience
• No preferred experience
• Credentials
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification by ARRT or NMTCB
• Nuclear Medicine Technician in New Mexico
• Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
• Physical Conditions
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• Working conditions
• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required