Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate imaging equipment under radiologist guidance, applying radiopharmaceutical techniques and anatomical knowledge to produce diagnostic images. You will maintain patient focus, build rapport, and respond to patient needs while ensuring safety and accuracy in all procedures.

Qualifications include completion of an approved nuclear medicine training program, NMT or ARRT NM certification, and BLS within 3

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience operating nuclear medicine equipment or completion of an approved program.
• Certification/registration as Nuclear Medicine Technologist per NMCB or ARRT NM.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment as directed by Radiologist and physicians.
• Demonstrates safe patient care and adheres to quality and safety policies.

Skills

Nuclear medicine equipment operation

Radiopharmaceutical techniques

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist training program

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate or ARRT NM Certification

Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire

Job description

-May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary:

Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance with instructions of the Radiologist and/or designated physician, using knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques and procedures, anatomical and pathological relationships, and the contour and composition of body tissue. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.

• In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum six (6) months of subsequent experience operating nuclear medicine equipment or completion of an approved nuclear medicine program within the last twelve (12) months including registration or certification.

Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology.

License, Certification, Registration

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment and perform related technical procedures.

• Working knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques and procedures, anatomical and pathological relationships, and the contour and composition of body tissues.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively in a caring and courteous manner.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

LOCATION: Denver, Colorado

REQNUMBER: 1453970

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.