Acute Nuclear Medicine PET CT Tech
About The Position
Banner Health is recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. As the gateway to Arizona's dramatic high country, Payson offers four-season recreation. Banner offers a customer-focused team that provides a comprehensive range of Medical Imaging procedures in a friendly work environment and career growth opportunities. As an Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Banner Payson, you will be part of the health care transformation, working alongside a group of technologists determined to provide a positive experience as patients receive medical imaging services. Banner Payson Medical Center is the largest community health care provider in Arizona's Rim Country, offering extensive services including imaging, laboratory, surgery, and rehabilitation. The medical center also provides an array of outpatient services and specialty clinics, including diagnostic x-rays, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiac stress testing, CT scans, MRI, and more.
Requirements
- Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
- Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Board and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or equivalent and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable.
- BLS certification required.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.
Nice To Haves
- Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required within 18 months of hire if applicable.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs nuclear medicine procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders, using independent judgment and applying learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
- Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
- Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies. Demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications.
- Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. Ensures the safe receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles.
- Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
- Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
- Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
