PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

BHS•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as-needed) position involves 8-hour shifts with varying start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Under the direction of the department supervisor, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will manage the daily patient flow and coordinate exam assignments. The role requires performing nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision, utilizing independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation and other forms of energy. Responsibilities include maintaining records and charting, collecting patient histories, communicating with radiologists and other staff, adhering to department protocols to produce quality images, ensuring patient immobilization and safety, and continuously monitoring patients during exams. The technologist will also assist radiologists with exams, including invasive procedures, and effectively use the EPIC system. A key part of the role is assisting physicians in Nuclear and PET examinations through the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals under the radiologist's direction. Baptist Health is a full-spectrum health system founded in 1924, dedicated to improving community health, with 10 hospitals and over 470 points of care across Kentucky and surrounding states, employing more than 24,000 people.

Requirements

One Year of experience required
Technical Diploma
CNMT and/or ARRT(N)
BLS
Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Nice To Haves

Five Years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily flow of patients through the department
Coordinate daily exam assignments
Perform nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision of technical detail
Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation and other forms of energy
Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required
Responsible for all records and charting of information related to individual cases
Collect patient histories and other related information
Coordinate and communicate with the radiologist and all others as needed
Follow department protocols and produce quality images for each exam
Provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards
Continuously monitor the patient through the exam
Assist Radiologist with exam when necessary and with invasive procedures
Effectively use the EPIC system
Assist physicians in performance of Nuclear and PET examinations by preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals under the directions of a radiologist