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Nuclear Medicine Technologist- PER DIEM

Aurora Health Care

Mount Pleasant (TX)

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USD 60,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with medical staff to provide exceptional patient care and education. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about nuclear medicine and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Must be proficient in nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to clinician prescriptions.
  • Maintains accurate records and performs equipment quality assurance tests.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures
IV and Venipuncture
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
Radiation Safety
Communication Skills
Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

  • Proficiently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include therapy, QMP, PET/CT, and nuclear pharmacist backup.
  • Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.
  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters. Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration. Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need. Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures. Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
  • Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
  • Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
  • Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
  • Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
  • Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
  • Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
  • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.


Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.


Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine.


Experience Required:

  • Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist role.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.
  • Advanced knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
  • Proficient in IV and venipuncture.
  • Proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Intermediate computer skills.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to:
  • - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


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.

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