Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to assist Radiologic Physicians in diagnosing and treating disease with radioactive drugs. You will maintain documentation, calibrate equipment, and ensure isotopes are properly managed.

Essential duties include strict patient confidentiality, adherence to safety policies, and accurate coding of exams. Requires ARRT certification or Nuclear Medicine tech credential, CPR, and 2+ years healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Nuclear Medicine program.
• CPR Certification.
• Two (2) or more years of healthcare experience.
• Registration by ARRT or certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow Southeast Health Center safety and infection prevention policies.
• Operate and document use of radiology equipment and isotopes.
• Complete competency requirements annually and respond within 45 minutes when called.
• Provide age-appropriate care and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Typing & PC skills

Windows environment experience

Customer service

Competency training/completion

On-call within 45 minutes

Education

Nuclear Medicine program graduate

CPR Certification

Undergraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Job Profile Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Radiologic Physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by the administration and detection of radioactive drugs. Maintains documentation of use and disbursement of all radioactive material. Performs daily and weekly calibrations on radioactive equipment and instruments. Maintains records on all calibrations and maintenance of equipment. Complies and updates records and files on all patients. Identifies, documents, and reports any incident or unsafe condition. Maintains proper level of supplies and Isotopes.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patientinformation to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide age-specific care to the following age groups in the clinical setting by observation.
• Demonstrates the knowledge to perform all exams in the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Two (2) or more years of healthcare experience

Minimum Education Required

• Graduate of a recognized Nuclear Medicine program.
• CPR Certification

Minimum Education Preferred

• Completion of a undergraduate degree

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Call support to the hospital within 45 minutes of notification.

Shift
Day

Shift Details

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

FTE
0.2

Type
Per Diem

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