Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Flint Hills) - Nuclear Med - FT - day

Stormont Vail Health•Junction City, KS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Assists with oversite of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

Requirements

1 year Experience in nuclear medicine or a related field.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Required or Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Required or Radiography - ARRT Must complete cross training within 6 months of hire.
Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained.
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Willingly accepts various work assignments.
Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.
Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job.
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.
Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.
Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
The employee must be able to lift or move 4 to 5 patients on a daily basis.
Ability to help and assist needful patients onto camera pallet or exam table.
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the written and spoken word.
Must be able to walk from area to area.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification.

Responsibilities

Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician.
Calibrates equipment.
Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ.
Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of Physician.
Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
Performs venipuncture for injections.
Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers.
Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.
Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.
Willingly accepts various work assignments.
Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.
Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.
Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development.
Maintains CEU’s for certification.
Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.