PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Baptist Healthcare System•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (as needed) position for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist involves 8-hour shifts with varying start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, based on department needs. The technologist will work under the direction of the department supervisor, overseeing patient flow and coordinating daily 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 assuming charge of designated areas or procedures, maintaining all records and charting for individual cases, collecting patient histories, and coordinating communication with radiologists and other staff. The technologist must adhere to department protocols, produce quality images, provide patient immobilization and protection according to safety standards, and continuously monitor patients during exams. Assistance to radiologists during exams and invasive procedures is also required, along with effective use of the EPIC system. The technologist will assist physicians in Nuclear and PET examinations by preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals under the radiologist's direction.

Requirements

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

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