Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team. You will position patients for exams, perform procedures, document studies, and participate in daily quality control and safety checks.

Qualified candidates will hold ARRT or NMTCB certification, BLS, and graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required or eligible.
• Current BLS verification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• One year of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position and prepare patients for exams according to the procedure.
• Perform procedures and assess patients, addressing needs as appropriate.
• Complete documentation for each study performed.
• Participate in daily quality control and assessment activities.
• Handle radiopharmaceuticals: storage, dosage preparation/calculation, administration, disposal.
• Perform equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality control checks.
• Contribute to improvements in department operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduated from Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist? At Wesley Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Responsibilities

• You will position and prepare patients for exams according to the type of procedure to be performed
• You will be performing procedures and assessing patients throughout and responding to the patient’s needs as appropriate
• You will complete appropriate documentation for each study performed
• You will participate in quality control and assessment activities on a daily basis
• You will handle radiopharmaceuticals to include storage, dosage preparation/calculation, administration, and disposal
• You will perform quality control, equipment calibration, and equipment maintenance
• You will participate in the improvement of operational functions of the department
• You will monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and practices; identifying opportunities for improvement through collaboration

Qualifications

• Current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• One year of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.