Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN)

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals at an award-winning facility committed to quality and compassion. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating medical conditions through advanced imaging techniques. Your expertise in handling radioactive materials and ensuring patient safety will be vital in delivering high-quality healthcare services. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a community-focused environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License and A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. Certification required.
• One year of acute clinical radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Perform imaging studies using nuclear medicine equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Quality Control

Education

Nuclear Medicine License

Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology

BCLS Certification

Tools

SPECT

Planar Scintigraphy

Radiographic Equipment

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Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN), also referred to as a Nuclear Med Tech at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging procedures and therapeutic treatments using radioactive materials. They help in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions by providing valuable information about the structure and function of organs and tissues within the body using nuclear medicine imaging techniques. Their expertise in radioactive materials, imaging technology, patient care, and radiation safety contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in our hospital. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available: Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hours: Varied

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (includes, But Not Limited To)

• prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety
• administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation
• perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include
• Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
• Planar Scintigraphy
• operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body
• adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure optimal image quality and diagnostic accuracy, this may involve calibrating equipment, conducting quality assurance tests, and troubleshooting technical issues
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required
• one year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred
• at least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred
• knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment preferred
• extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required
• graduate of a program accredited by ARRT
• current BCLS (AHA) required
• proficient computer skills

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