Nuclear Medicine Technologist- FT

aah; United States; Presencial; USD 52 000 - 79 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to prepare, administer and document radiopharmaceutical doses under supervision in a hospital setting.

The role requires ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, BLS, and graduation from an accredited NM program; registry must be achieved within one year of hire. This position involves exposure to radiation in a high-responsibility clinical environment.

Qualificações

• ARRT NM certification or NMTCB registration is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• New graduates must obtain registry within 1 year of hire date.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications/radiopharmaceuticals for administration by licensed practitioner or RN.
• Obtains brief patient history and records dose information, dates and views.
• Verifies patient identity and prepares patient for procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and families.
• Performs organ concentration/excretion measurements to aid diagnosis.
• Maintains ongoing self-study to stay current with radiopharmaceutical techniques.

Conhecimentos

Nuclear Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Patient Safety

Formação académica

ARRT NM Certification

Registry eligible (NMTCB/ARRT)

Ferramentas

Gamma cameras

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department:

36315 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB required.
• BLS required.

Education Required:

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.

Experience Required:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Handling equipment and monitoring supplies.
• Oral and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Able to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel while operating all radiographic equipment.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet is necessary.
• Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment.
• Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.
• 50% of the work time is standing.
• 50% of the work time is operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations.
• All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous -2- membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids/tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes. Use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Preferred Experience

• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.