Nuclear Medicine Tech

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist safely and effectively uses radiopharmaceuticals, gamma cameras, PET scanners, uptake probes, and computers to produce physiologic functional images, quantitative data, and cross-sectional images that assist in diagnosing and treating disease. The role involves operating and maintaining imaging equipment, performing calibrations, preparing patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and supporting patient comfort and safety. The technologist works with physicians, nursing staff, other technical staff, students, and ancillary personnel to provide quality and efficient care. The position also includes routine CT procedures and related patient assessment, education, preparation, and venous access for contrast material. The technologist works the assigned shift and may be required to provide on-call clinical coverage in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays for emergency patient or staffing needs. When assigned emergency call-back, the technologist must be available within 30 minutes, check the beeper periodically, and independently manage applicable patient-care and operational responsibilities while at the hospital. The role is listed as full-time and is available at KUCC East in Lee's Summit, KUCC North, and KUCC Overland Park.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program.
CNMT certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) certification through ARRT. New graduates must become registered within 3 months and are not recognized as technologists until registered.
ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) certification, depending on location, within 1 year.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Kansas Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) license within 90 days.
Documented PET and CT experience.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation.
Bachelor's degree related to technical or managerial performance requirements.
At least 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Positron Emission Technology (PET) certification through NMTCB.
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) certification through NMTCB.

Responsibilities

Use gamma cameras, PET scanners, and uptake probes to produce functional images and quantitative data for diagnosis and treatment.
Select and operate imaging equipment efficiently, coordinate examination order, and perform exams in a sequence that minimizes patient time in the hospital.
Maintain equipment, perform assigned equipment calibrations, and report malfunctions to divisional leadership promptly.
Perform diagnostic examinations with correct patient identification and positioning, and complete daily work assignments efficiently and in an organized manner.
Introduce the procedure to patients and attend to their comfort during examinations.
Observe patients and their IVs, oxygen apparatus, catheters, intake and output, and vital signs; notify nursing or physician personnel when assistance is needed.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously or orally for Nuclear Medicine examinations.
Provide on-call clinical services when assigned, including evening, weekend, and holiday coverage; be available within 30 minutes of emergency call-back and periodically check the beeper.
Obtain completed examination consultation requests, clinical histories, prior diagnosis reports, images, and records for radiologist interpretation; check examination preparation and chart orders.
Assist divisional leadership with authorizing and rescheduling on-call or emergency patients and report organizational problems.
Work with physicians and technical staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient patient care.
Maintain rotational areas and hallways, stock supplies, and ensure trash and linen are cleared from division areas.
Instruct technology students, medical students, and residents about exams and equipment when appropriate; ensure students do not perform tasks beyond their abilities and coordinate with ancillary personnel such as transporters.
Assist divisional leadership with assigned paperwork and complete mandatory educational assignments.
Ensure accurate patient demographic information, report distribution, image archiving and retrieval, network data transfer, and tracking of outside images.
Maintain knowledge of contrast reactions and response and remain available to meet patient needs.
Perform routine CT procedures to a high standard.
Set equipment parameters, assess and educate patients, and provide accurate patient preparation and venous access for contrast material.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.