Nuclear Med Technologist-SF
About The Position
Performs clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, and the computer interactions associated with these studies. Takes call on a rotational basis. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- PLEASE NOTE: This Position Requires Completion of ARRT (N) or NMTCB Certification within 6 months after graduation.
- CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE POSITION MUST SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN THIS CREDENTIAL
Responsibilities
- Transports patients to scanning room; prepares and maintains rooms.
- Explains procedure to patients.
- Administers isotope dosage accurately following established departmental procedures; accurately records dosage administered.
- Observes patient during procedure and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
- Schedules Nuclear Medicine exams in order to coordinate with other patient exams.
- Performs Nuclear Medicine studies; determines appropriate isotope required; obtains patient history and reviews patient condition.
- Maintains gamma cameras and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs quality control on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
- Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops, current literature, inservices and/or seminars.
- Attends meetings as required or requested.
- Takes call for Nuclear Medicine procedures.
- Works with, oversees and evaluates student Nuclear Medicine technologists
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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