Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and radiation-detecting equipment.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine program and CNMT or ARRT(N) certification with CPR and Hazmat readiness. On-site, full-time days with occasional call; 2-year sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA-approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Credential as CNMT or ARRT(N) license and CPR certification required.
• DOT Hazmat certification and Food Handlers Permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment and position patients for exams.
• Perform quality control and calibrations on equipment.
• Prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Document handling and disposal of radioisotopes per NRC/DEQ policies.
• Document room surveys, wipe tests and assist in quality programs.
• Schedule exams and coordinate with medical records.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms and stock supplies.
• Cross-train in other department technologies.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine program

Job description

Full Time Schedule: Days, Monday through Friday with call.

Sign on Bonus: $15,000 for 2-Year Work Agreement for New Hires

Job Summary

Technologists use multidisciplinary skills to perform a variety of procedures using sealed and unsealed radionuclides, and radiation detecting equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Minimum Education:

Graduate from an AMA approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

CNMT (Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology) or ARRT (N) License, CPR certified and DOT Hazmat certification. Food Handers Permit, preferred.

Work Experience:

6 months to 1 year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent time management, multitasking, organizational, and prioritizing skills. Working knowledge with Microsoft Word and Excel. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a broad spectrum of individuals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform technical exams accurately and in a timely fashion. To include operation of equipment, transferring patients to the exam table, correct positioning of patients for their exam, and providing a safe environment for the procedure.
• Perform and document quality control on all equipment to ensure that it is with in the calibration date, meets regulatory compliance standards, and verify it operates with in the set specifications.
• Preparation, administration, disposal, and documentation of radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, oral contrast, and IV contrast under the direction of the physician authorized user, and the protocols set by the Medical Director of the department.
• Accurately document and maintain records of shipping, receiving use, storage, and disposal of all radioisotopes per NRC, DEQ, and SFHS policies.
• Accurately document and maintain room surveys and wipe tests, bioassays, and assist in quality attainment programs.
• Schedule exams, verify physician written orders, and send documentation to medical records.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of rooms and equipment.
• Stock supplies and linen as needed.
• Cross-train in other department technologies as required for better utilization of personnel.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

• Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
• Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).
• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions:

Available for emergency call back.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.