Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. Charles Health System, Inc.; Bend (OR); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 103.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Evening differential $2.50/hr

Weekend differential $4/hr

Night differential starts at $10/hr

Descripción de la vacante

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for part-time days. The role involves performing radionuclide exams, preparing isotopes, documenting in EMR/PACS, and supporting nuclear stress testing with basic EKG knowledge.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, registry eligibility from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, and current OBMI with eligibility for ARRT/NMTCB. SHS emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate or registry eligible from an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program.
• Current OBMI license and eligible for ARRT and/or NMTCB.

Responsabilidades

• Performs radionuclide diagnostic exams, therapies and procedures.
• Prepares radioactive isotope for administration with quality controls.
• Reviews orders, enters data and documents in EMR/PACS.
• Performs nuclear stress testing and has basic knowledge of EKG.
• Operates all Nuclear Medicine Department equipment.

Conocimientos

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Quality control & safety

EMR/PACS documentation

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program

Herramientas

PACS software

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

Pay and Hours

Part-Time, Days

Pay Range: $50.16 - $74.74

Shift differentials under the OFNHP are currently as follows: Evening: $2.50/hr. Weekend: $4/hr. Night: Starts at $10/hr.

Job Information

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

REPORTS TO POSITION: Radiology Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

DATE LAST REVIEWED: 04/17/2018

Vision, Mission, and Values

OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Departmental Summary

St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

Position Overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures and related duties at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with recommended Nuclear Medicine regulations, guidelines, standards, and protocols. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Performs Radionuclide Diagnostic exams, therapies and procedures.


• Prepares radioactive isotope for administration to patients including all necessary quality controls.


• Reviews physician orders, enters orders and documents in the EMR and PACS appropriately.


• Performs nuclear stress testing and have basic knowledge of EKG.


• Insert intravenous catheters and inject medication and radioactive isotopes.


• Operates all equipment within the Nuclear Medicine Department.


• Quality Control procedures and calibration of equipment.


• Oregon Radioactive Materials License, Radiation Safety policies, and pertinent record keeping.


• Follows Health and Safety Policies and procedures of quality patient care.


• Assists with special projects as requested.


• Participates in student training program and orientation of new personnel.


• Maintains a thorough knowledge and adheres to the radiation Safety Guidelines outlined in Oregon Radioactive Materials License, Oregon Rules for the Control of Radiation, the hospital ALARA Policy, and as directed by the SCHS Radiation Safety Committee.


• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.


• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.


• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.


• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.


• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.


• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.


• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduate /registry eligible, of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Training Program.

Preferred: BS

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current OBMI and eligible for ARRT and/or NMTCB.

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: Two (2) years full-time experience as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Experience in SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear computer enhancement, and Nuclear Cardiology.

Personal Protective Equipment

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Additional Position Information

• Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.


• Strong team working and collaborative skills.

Physical Requirements

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds.

Frequently (50%): The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors. Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category - Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 32 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable with Call Shift Start & End Time: Variable

Company Overview

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.

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