NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST / PET/CT

Beebe Healthcare; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Disability Insurance

Zero copay for drugs

529 Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare seeks a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in line with department standards. Responsibilities include preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining safety and quality checks.

You will greet patients, verify orders, explain procedures, and collaborate with radiologists and other departments to optimize patient care. Associates degree required; CT/PET experience valued.

Qualifications

• One year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• CT (Computed Tomography) experience.
• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) experience.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Ability to lift patients up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established protocols.
• Prepare, calibrate, document accurately and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Complete departmental processes for results and documentation of exams.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain safety and QA checks on equipment and supplies.
• Provide radiation protection to patients, staff and self.
• Coordinate add-on exams with other departments when possible.

Skills

Clear Communication

Confidentiality

Crisis Situations

Customer Service

Electronic Health Records

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Perform diagnostic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary. Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Nuclear Medicine department. Prepares, calibrates, documents accurately and administers radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods. Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established protocols. Maintains a daily activities log. Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Nuclear Medicine area. Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items. Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on all equipment. Identifies any problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor. Evaluates recorded images for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning. Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards and effectively operates radiation detection equipment. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed. Assures access to care. Adds on exams whenever possible, coordinating efforts with other departments. Seeks alternatives when requested add on is not possible. Verifies correct order entry and supply charging.

Qualifications

One year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.

Computed Tomography (CT)

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.

Ability to lift patients up to 50lbs.

Competencies Skills

Essential:* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Essential:* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)* ARRT-N OR CNMT Nuclear Medicine Technology

Education

Essential:* Associates Degree in related field

Entry

USD $36.57/Hr.

Max

USD $56.68/Hr.