Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits starting on your first day

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support our Greenfield and St. Luke's Medical Center clinic locations. The role involves performing procedures across general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT as applicable, with attention to patient history, orders, and exam accuracy.

The position offers a Monday–Friday day schedule, no weekends or holidays, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus with benefits starting on day one. Eligible for incentive and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture.
• Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT where applicable.
• Reviews patient records to obtain clinical information and ensures exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications; performs venipuncture and IV placement as needed.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to staff and departments.
• Post-processes images and correctly labels images with patient identifiers and scan details.
• Maintains records in RIS and documents billing codes for procedures.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Radiation safety

IV/venipuncture

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

Independence

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Normal clinic hours Monday-Friday. No weekends, no call, no holidays.

Department

05520 AMG ASLMC: ACS - Imaging Services

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Normal clinic hours Monday-Friday. No weekends, no call, no holidays.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Greenfield & St. Luke's Clinics

Join our team as a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist supporting our Greenfield and St. Luke's Medical Center clinic locations.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Day shift, supporting clinic hours
• No weekends or holidays

What We Offer

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Benefits starting on your first day

Major Responsibilities

• Competently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT, if performed at assigned facility.
• Reviews patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters. Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration. Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need. Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures. Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Assists with accreditation efforts.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or
• Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
• Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture.
• Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.