Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Lees Summit Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with radiopharmaceuticals, prepare doses, and record images. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, physicists, and radiology staff to ensure safe, accurate studies.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT NM certification or eligibility with exam completion within 9 months, BCLS within 30 days, and at least one year of Nuclear

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT NM certification or training from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum of one year hospital Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures including routine procedures and therapies.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities.
• Follow safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines per policies.

Skills

ARRT NM certification

BCLS certification

Hospital experience

Communication skills

Stress tolerance

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Nuclear Medicine training program

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nuclear Medicine Technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. They collaborate with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists, nurses and administrative staff to provide the best level of care.

What you will do in this role:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist completes nuclear medicine procedures including routine procedures and nuclear medicine therapies.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologists participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works within the guidelines established in the policies and procedure manual and complies with all safety and infection control guidelines.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works in accordance with JCAHO, State or other regulatory or accreditation agencies in the performance of their duties.

What qualifications will you need:

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Two-year program or four-year BA program in Radiology Technology followed by training from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• (ARRT NM) or training from an accredited school in Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT NM) or registry eligible with completion of examination within 9 months of hire and/or certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTB).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum of one-year hospital department experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Able to accurately complete sonography requisitions for the examinations performed.
• Experience with Radiology filing systems to obtain previous examination reports.
• Able to correctly and safely operate nuclear medicine equipment following orientation period to the department. Routine use of office equipment (phone, fax, pagers).
• Able to communicate effectively with all patients, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel.
• Able to handle periods of intensity with calm.
• Able to work in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perform required Nuclear Medicine duties regardless of the patient’s condition.

Benefits

Lees Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lees Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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