Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Flint Hills) - Nuclear Med - FT - day

Stormont Vail Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will support oversight of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

The role requires 1 year of nuclear medicine experience, active NMTCB/ARRT credentials (or ARRT Radiography cross-training with eligible status), and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in nuclear medicine or related field
• Licenses/certifications required: NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine; Radiography cross-training within 6 months; Kansas LRT license or eligibility; BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and administer doses under physician direction
• Calibrate equipment and perform diagnostic studies using scanners to detect radiation
• Measure radioactivity with Geiger counters and scintillation detectors
• Administer therapeutic doses under physician direction and follow radiation safety practices
• Provide timely patient care and maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate cost-conscious use of equipment, time and supplies
• Maintain ongoing professional development and CEU credits

Skills

Accountable

Positive attitude

Cost consciousness

CEU maintenance

Openness to change

Patient confidentiality

Education

NMTCB Certification

ARRT Nuclear Medicine

ARRT Radiography cross-training

Kansas LRT license or eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

Geiger counters

Scintillation cameras

Calibrating equipment

Job description

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Position Status

Full time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Assists with oversite of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Experience in nuclear medicine or a related field. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. (Required proficiency)
• Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism. (Required proficiency)
• Understands and practices patient confidentiality. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Required or
• Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Required or
• Radiography - ARRT Must complete cross training within 6 months of hire. Required
• Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ.
• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
• Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of Physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Performs venipuncture for injections.
• Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers. Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
• Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.
• Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.
• Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.
• Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.
• Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities.

Travel Requirements

• 40% Travel to clinic locations.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments

The employee must be able to lift or move 4 to 5 patients on a daily basis. Ability to help and assist needful patients onto camera pallet or exam table. Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the written and spoken word. Must be able to walk from area to area.

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.