Nuclear Medicine Tech

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinical Manager and the general direction of the Director of Medical Imaging. Prepares measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Ensures patient safety protocols are followed. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is What You Will Be Doing: Performs and/or assists in performing procedures by following provider orders. Performs all diagnostic nuclear and designated procedures, ensuring that all studies meet the established standards of the radiologists, radiation oncologists and cardiologists. Provides appropriate information to patient and family during exams to provide a calming influence throughout the study. Performs all quality control procedures required, including surveys, quality control tests and other procedures required by federal regulations and the medical physicist. Responsible for scheduling patients. Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals. Maintains standards on equipment for accrediting by state and/or federal agencies. Ensures that all preventive maintenance occurs as scheduled; provides leadership with information regarding all equipment failures. Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, providers, patients and others. Participates in on-call as required.

Requirements

Current General Radiologic Technologist (GN) License issued by the Wyoming State Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners
Certification (must have one of the following): Current Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) discipline
14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, providers and co-workers
Attention to minute detail
Ability to calculate and interpret numbers and analyze and synthesize data
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Registration

Responsibilities

Prepares measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies.
Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies.
Ensures patient safety protocols are followed.
Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.
Performs and/or assists in performing procedures by following provider orders.
Performs all diagnostic nuclear and designated procedures, ensuring that all studies meet the established standards of the radiologists, radiation oncologists and cardiologists.
Provides appropriate information to patient and family during exams to provide a calming influence throughout the study.
Performs all quality control procedures required, including surveys, quality control tests and other procedures required by federal regulations and the medical physicist.
Responsible for scheduling patients.
Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals.
Maintains standards on equipment for accrediting by state and/or federal agencies.
Ensures that all preventive maintenance occurs as scheduled; provides leadership with information regarding all equipment failures.
Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, providers, patients and others.
Participates in on-call as required.