Nuclear Medicine Technologist Part Time

SSM Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Shawnee, OK. This entry-level position involves performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and ensuring quality imaging for patient care. Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and relevant certification are required. Flexible payment options and paid parental leave are among the benefits offered.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintain and operate cameras that detect radioactive drugs.
• Position patients and select anatomical and technical factors.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Follow radiation safety procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Education

Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

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OK-SSM Health Medical Group Shawnee Kethley 3315

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000 (Paid in full on 1st pay check!)
• Schedule: Part time 24 hours/week
• Pay Range: starts at: $32.52 Daily pay available!
• Location: OK-SSM Health Medical Group 3315 Kethley, Shawnee, OK Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Job Summary

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

5631000024 SPS NM

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care