Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SearchForce; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Des Moines, Iowa. The technologist will operate diagnostic imaging equipment and ensure quality imaging for patient treatment and diagnosis. Responsibilities include administering medications, complying with regulations, and, if needed, maintaining a mobile unit. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent along with necessary certifications. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Must have CNMT or ARRT certifications.
• CPR certified and TB testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images for treatment.
• Ensure quality of images and patient information.
• Administer prescribed medications and follow safety protocols.
• Drive and maintain the mobile nuclear medicine unit.

Skills

Knowledge of imaging procedures

Ability to administer medications

Compliance with regulations

Maintenance of mobile unit

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

About the job Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summary:The technologist operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images that assist physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of our patients

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The technologist demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform imaging procedures that meet the quality expectations of the patient, referring physician, and radiologist.
• This is accomplished by: following the orders of the referring physician and protocols specified by Radiologist; administering medications such as FDG, radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the physician order; viewing images to ensure quality of pictures; transferring images to the customer for interpretation and verifying the images and patient information arrived correctly.
• The technologist demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she is able to identify and categorize each patients age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
• The technologist complies with DMS policies, local, state and federal regulations and laws related to work duties and responsibilities. This includes conducting fire safety and medical emergency response drills, documenting preventative maintenance, performing safety assessments, preparing unit for transportation and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the unit.
• In addition to providing patient care, mobile nuclear medicine technologists may drive the mobile unit to customer locations. In these situations, the technologist is responsible for the maintenance of the truck which includes; checking and maintaining the fire extinguishers, patient lift, smoke detectors and emergency lighting and scheduling and documenting preventive maintenance as necessary. Technologists inspect the truck before and after each trip and submit a report indicating truck conditions. Technologists maintain driver logs according to DOT regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Must have an Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing

Must have CNMT or ARRT, CPR certified; CDL (as dictated by the route and unit), mandatory education, TB