Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist, where your expertise will contribute to patient-centered care. This role involves operating advanced radiologic equipment, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict protocols for quality imaging. You'll work in a supportive environment that values integrity and excellence, providing you with opportunities to grow and make a difference in patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to join a dedicated team, this position offers a fulfilling career path with competitive compensation and a commitment to your well-being.

Qualifications

• Current License in state of practice.
• Clinical Board Certification (ARRT or NMTCB).
• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams per department protocol and review images for quality.
• Ensure proper patient identification and order verification.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Infection Control

IV Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Job description

**Job Description:**

Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologists at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

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**Posting Specifics:**

+ Hours: PRN (As Needed)

+ Benefits Eligible: No

+ Shift Details: PRN - Fluctuating shift based on PTO and department needs.

+ Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

**Who We Are:** Good Samaritan Hospital (https://www.sclhealth.org/locations/good-samaritan-medical-center/about/) is a community-based, acute-care hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. We opened on December 1, 2004, and are part of Intermountain Health, a nonprofit health system. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action that takes place in this healing space.

**Scope:**

+ Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.

+ Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.

+ Perform exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.

+ Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment. | Follow regulations of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Division of Radiation Control, and any other regulatory agencies governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

+ Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality. Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

+ Provide appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.

+ Practice appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.

+ Understand and operate equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.

+ Keeps accurate records (required by Licensing State and Joint Commission _)_ of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.

+ Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

**Minimum (Required) Qualifications**

+ Current License in state of practice.

+ Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) **or** Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

+ Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

+ IV certification for healthcare providers.

+ One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ One year of clinical PET/CT experience.

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Now that you know more about being a Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist on our team we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

**Physical Requirements:**

**Physical Requirements**

+ Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

+ Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

+ Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

+ Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

+ Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

+ May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

**Location:**

Good Samaritan Hospital

**Work City:**

Lafayette

**Work State:**

Colorado

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$41.22 - $63.59

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.