Rad Tech III Nuc Med

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures on the day shift. You will prepare and administer isotope agents, calculate dosages, and operate imaging equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, PACS/RIS workflow, patient education, and collaboration with radiologists and physicians.

Qualifications

• Must have completion of a 2-year AMA approved Radiologic Technology program plus NMTCB school.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB) preferred or required within 90 days of employment.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required.
• Knowledge of hospital and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear studies and procedures.
• Performs computerized nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Provides explanation and instruction to the patient and pertinent information to attending physicians and radiologist.
• Prepares and administers isotope agents to patients.
• Calculates amount and type of radioactive isotope needed in preparation for examinations.
• Operates all specialized equipment.
• Maintains safety regulations and patient disposition records for isotope agents.
• Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
• Applies applications/functions within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive climate and the overall team effort of the department.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Patient instruction

Safety compliance

Education

2-year AMA approved Radiologic Technology + 1-year NM Tech School

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Category: Radiology

City: Jackson

State: Tennessee

Shift: 8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine and therapeutic procedures. Under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator of Nuclear Medicine, responsible for performing nuclear medicine procedures and maintaining unit on assigned shift. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear studies and procedures.
• Performs computerized nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Provides explanation and instruction to the patient and pertinent information to attending physicians and radiologist.
• Prepares and administers isotope agents to patients.
• Calculates amount and type of radioactive isotope needed in preparation for examinations.
• Operates all specialized equipment.
• Practices and maintains all safety regulations established or required, completes incident Maintains patient's disposition records of isotope agents.
• Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
• Applies appropriate applications/functions within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Contributes to a positive climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a "CAN DO" attitude.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Skills and proficiency in the technical field of Nuclear Medicine.
• Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a 2-year AMA approved training program in Radiologic technology or the equivalent plus completion of a 1 year AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology School.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the NMTCB must be ocmplted within 90 days of completion of Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. CPR certification must also be completed within 90 days of employment.
• Is proactive and insure the availability of a current license, does not let license lapse at the end of birth month.
• Notifies any known problems with their license immediately to the Director.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of hospital, department and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and forms as acquired through 3 months of orientation.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.