Nuclear Medicine Technologist (1.0 Days - Michigan City)

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the execution of Nuclear Medicine procedures. This position prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. This position prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by a nuclear medicine technologist under the direction of an authorized user as well as executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and demonstrates initiative and ingenuity regarding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to render optimum images. SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms. Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure. Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtain the most optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol. Confirm patient identify and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results. Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals. Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• NM license - .
• X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - . in applicable state
• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - .
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - .

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
• Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtain the most optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol.
• Confirm patient identify and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees