Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Gillette Clinic

Monument Health•Gillette, WY

6d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Properly handles radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; completes all diagnostic studies with optimal information; accurately completes contamination surveys and decontamination procedures; properly completes all Required Departmental and NRC forms. Performs studies according to Departmental procedures to achieve or produce optimal results. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. Serves patients of all ages.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies
Graduate of Radiologic Program or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Nuclear Medicine Technician - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Associates: Related Field
1+ years of Clinical Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Responsibilities

Conscientiously follows all radiation protection practices in patient shielding, self-shielding, radiation monitoring, and is aware of radiation protection of others. Reports any unsafe condition.
Consistently demonstrates ability to assist Authorized Users in proper dispensing of correct therapeutic dose and correctly completes all appropriate paperwork.
Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, indication for exam. Reprints corrected requisition.
Performs daily Quality Assurance and temperature documentation.
Prepares Gamma Camera and computer as described by established Departmental procedures or as dictated by extenuating circumstances.
Prepares and administers correct amount of radiopharmaceutical, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual. Able to start and maintain IV lines.
Processes images as soon as possible during or after procedure.
Demonstrates competency with all camera systems and PACS /IMPAX including proper acquisition, archiving, document scanning, verification, ATD, error correction; and HIS/EMR, RIS/QDOC, Optilty, and the network system.
Presents high quality images to Radiologists and Cardiologists
Is able to consistently determine and present high quality images to Radiologists and Cardiologists.
All other duties as assigned.