Nuclear Medicine Technologist Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll perform essential diagnostic exams, ensuring patient safety and comfort while utilizing advanced imaging equipment. You'll have the opportunity to educate patients and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care and work alongside a diverse group of healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about providing high-quality medical imaging and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must complete AHA Basic Life Support training by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine exams and verify patient identity.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide post-care instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Knowledge of accreditation requirements

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider training

Job description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic nuclear medicine exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.

Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.

Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.

Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.

Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.

Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N).
2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

Skills Required

1. Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
2. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
4. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
5. Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
6. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care.
7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of x-ray equipment and supplies in order to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Job

Imaging and Radiology

Primary Location

MI-Commerce Township

Scheduled Hours: 08

Shift Type: Days

Shift begin time: 7:00 AM

FTE: 0.010000