Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Jewish Hospital, 7a-4p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides health care services by applying radionuclides to assist with diagnosis or treatment, following established practices and procedures. The technologist obtains patient history, explains routine procedures, addresses patient concerns, maintains patient records, and provides appropriate patient care while recognizing conditions relevant to successful procedures. The role requires accurate patient positioning and imaging technique, compliance with accrediting-body guidelines, and excellent customer relations in support of the hospital and department mission. The position produces and evaluates nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols, discusses technical findings with radiologists, and ensures exams are complete in Cerner and reviewed in PACS. It also includes patient education, training and instruction for residents, students, and new personnel as applicable, participation in department meetings and quality improvement, and maintaining proficiency with hospital and radiology equipment and information systems. The technologist maintains required credentials and certification, keeps assigned areas orderly, and complies with company policies and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire.
State of Kentucky license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior Nuclear Medicine Technology experience.

Responsibilities

Gather relevant information for examinations using consistent and appropriate techniques, including correct patient identification and order verification.
Assess patients and develop an action plan for completing procedures.
Provide pre- and post-exam patient education relevant to the procedure.
Produce scans according to established Nuclear Medicine Department protocols with a high degree of accuracy.
Evaluate completed images for technical accuracy and diagnostic quality.
Discuss technical findings with the Radiologist.
Ensure examinations are complete, including Cerner completion and PACS review.
Instruct Radiology Residents and students in Nuclear Medicine scanning protocols, depending on the facility.
Attend and participate in department staff meetings and in-services.
Assist in training new personnel in hospital and department procedures.
Maintain proficiency with hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed for job responsibilities.
Use customer relations skills to meet customer expectations, including flexibility in schedule hours.
Assist with departmental quality improvement programs.
Maintain appropriate clinical credentials and certification and ensure a current copy is on file.
Keep assigned areas clean, neat, and orderly.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.