Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing holistic care. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures and ensuring quality images for patient evaluation. As part of a leading non-profit health system, you will have the opportunity to enhance lives while working in a supportive environment. With a focus on community well-being, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. This position offers a rewarding career path in a collaborative setting, where your skills will be valued and nurtured.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure in Nuclear Medical Tech or Radiologic Technologist required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures for patient evaluation.
• Ensure high-quality images are submitted to PACS.

Skills

Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

Radiation safety procedures

Patient positioning

Image quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Cameras for diagnostic imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

Job description

Details

• Department: PET / CT
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. No Call
• Hospital: Ascension St. John Medical Center
• Location: Tulsa, OK

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to
  appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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