Nuclear Medicine Technologist | PRN

Radiology Partners•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides healthcare services, utilizing Nuclear Medicine technology to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of patients. Performs medical imaging techniques and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. This role is for a PRN (as needed) position in Las Vegas, NV, working on-site in an outpatient setting. Desert Radiology, a practice of Radiology Partners, combines a strong local presence with national-scale support, offering advanced technology and a collaborative culture. Radiology Partners has been Certified Great Place to Work™ for five consecutive years.

Requirements

Demonstrates competency and proficiency, following established protocols, in the performance of: All nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and equipment in their assigned work area.
Proper positioning of the patient and equipment.
Proficient in venipuncture.
Selection of the appropriate nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
Process and display NM data on multiple workstation platforms.
Work closely with radiologists to stay on cutting edge of this technology.
Digital information systems utilized in the performance of assigned work, such as Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
Daily quality assurance of NM schedule in order to address potential conflicts and obtain necessary results for lab work and prior studies.
Maintain personal professional education to stay at the forefront of this field.
Consciousness of the principles and practices of ALARA.
Flexibility to work at multiple sites when required.
Identifies each patient, using two identifiers, and reviews each patient’s requisition for consistencies to concur with the examination ordered.
Provides excellent care and service to patients.
Explains exams, medications, radiation safety, positioning, etc. to patients.
Exhibits proficient IV skills and placement of EKG leads.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtains cooperation.
Tracks patients from exam start to discharge.
Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the nuclear medicine procedure.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency and proficiency, following established protocols, in the performance of all nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and equipment in their assigned work area.
Proper positioning of the patient and equipment.
Proficient in venipuncture.
Selection of the appropriate nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
Process and display NM data on multiple workstation platforms.
Work closely with radiologists to stay on cutting edge of this technology.
Utilize digital information systems such as Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
Perform daily quality assurance of the NM schedule to address potential conflicts and obtain necessary results for lab work and prior studies.
Maintain personal professional education to stay at the forefront of this field.
Consciousness of the principles and practices of ALARA.
Flexibility to work at multiple sites when required.
Identifies each patient, using two identifiers, and reviews each patient’s requisition for consistencies to concur with the examination ordered.
Provides excellent care and service to patients.
Explains exams, medications, radiation safety, positioning, etc. to patients.
Exhibits proficient IV skills and placement of EKG leads.
Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtains cooperation.
Tracks patients from exam start to discharge.
Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the nuclear medicine procedure.