Nuclear Med Tech - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Provides healthcare services using radionuclides to assist with diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment, maintains a demeanor consistent with medical ethics, and provides appropriate patient care while recognizing patient conditions essential to successful completion of procedures. The position performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, prepares and supports patients, operates imaging and related equipment, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or medications as prescribed, and evaluates images for technical quality. It also involves patient safety and support, documentation, equipment and supply responsibilities, instruction of students or healthcare professionals, quality improvement, and continuing education. This role is primarily performed indoors in a healthcare setting. It involves frequent exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, and may involve fast-paced, high-pressure, or emergency situations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nuclear medicine program.
- OBMI and ARRT registration as a nuclear medicine technologist.
- Current BLS certification.
- No prior experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years' experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
- Corroborate the patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
- Prepare patients for procedures and provide instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Select and operate radiation detection, imaging, and associated equipment to perform procedures.
- Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilize patients as required for examinations.
- Prepare, calculate, identify, and/or administer radiopharmaceuticals or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
- Verify informed consent for, and assist a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
- Practice aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Provide for patients' physical and emotional needs during procedures.
- Initiate basic life support when necessary.
- Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Assist in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Take responsibility for the assigned area and report equipment malfunctions.
- Provide input regarding equipment purchases and supply decisions.
- Provide practical instruction for students and/or other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan and may perform specific quality-control duties in the assigned area.
- May control inventory and purchase supplies for the assigned area.
- Understand and apply patient-relations skills.
- Pursue continuing education needed to maintain licensure or certification.
- Support the hospital's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits paid by the employer.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
