Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

The Ihelp; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. In this vital role, you will operate advanced imaging equipment, ensuring the highest quality images for patient care. You will be responsible for patient positioning, radiopharmaceutical management, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact in patient diagnostics and treatment. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in healthcare, and enjoy a supportive environment with flexible payment options and educational benefits.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification program required.
• Basic Life Support certification and Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates cameras to create diagnostic images using radioactive drugs.
• Maintains safety protocols and ensures high-quality image submission.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Radiopharmaceuticals Management

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Positioning

Image Quality Assurance

Education

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Certification

Tools

Nuclear Medicine Cameras

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Nuclear Medicine

· Schedule: PRN as needed

· Pay Range: starts at $38 Daily pay available!

· Location: MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO

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Job Summary:

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Or
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Or
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Or
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4204000113 Nuclear Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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