Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Department Only

Kaiser Permanente; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Denver seeks an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate imaging equipment and produce diagnostic images under radiologist guidance. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and safety, while maintaining rapport with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate completes an approved nuclear medicine training program, holds NM certification, and obtains Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire, in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification or ARRT-NM certification

Responsibilities

• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment per Radiologist instructions.
• Maintain patient safety and quality of care per Kaiser Permanente policies.
• Develop and sustain productive member/patient relationships and respond to needs.

Skills

Operate nuclear medicine equipment

Communicate effectively

Work independently

Care for patients

Education

Nuclear medicine technology training program

Job description

-May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums:https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary:

Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce images of specified areas of the body in accordance with instructions of the Radiologist and/or designated physician, using knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques and procedures, anatomical and pathological relationships, and the contour and composition of body tissue. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum six (6) months of subsequent experience operating nuclear medicine equipment or completion of an approved nuclear medicine program within the last twelve (12) months including registration or certification.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment and perform related technical procedures.
• Working knowledge of radiopharmaceutical techniques and procedures, anatomical and pathological relationships, and the contour and composition of body tissues.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a caring and courteous manner.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred.