Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

21d•$38 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

To perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required treatment. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Requirements

Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) within 1 year
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) within 1 year - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Certificate of Completion: Nuclear Medicine
Associate's Degree: Radiologic Technology
1yr+ experience (for relocation bonus)
>50mi (for relocation bonus)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree: Related Field

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
Exhibits competency in performing diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy
Completes scheduling, ordering radiopharmaceutical and patient preparation guidelines
Performs and documents administrations of all Radiopharmaceuticals
Maintains quality care throughout the procedure practicing radiation protection maintaining personal exposure ALARA
Performs required equipment quality control
Documents quality control records and images camera floods
Follows all conditions of MMCI radioactive material license and IDNS regulations
Completes all radiation safety documentation
Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
Maintains working knowledge of equipment and procedures in order to function in multiple areas of the department.
Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation and performs reasonable troubleshooting
Checks and observes equipment for general safety and appropriate operation
Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room
Knowledgeable of Hot Lab and procedures
Receives radioactive packages; prepares doses for disposition; maintains radioactive waste for storage
Knowledgeable of thyroid ablations and therapies
Fulfills all documentation for IDNS requirements
Performs Schilling's and Red Cell mass procedures
Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.
Performs support functions of the Nuclear Medicine/PET Department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met. Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our patients.
Promptly processes films and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report
Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care by transporting to and from the department as required and working with multiple patients at one time utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safety
Promptly and accurately enters patient information into RIS system and all other medical records to ensure efficient patient throughput
Maintains the QA, QC and QI programs
Shares knowledge, guides, and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures
Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment