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Bronson Healthcare•Paw Paw, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs nuclear medicine scans to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating medical disorders. Prepares and administers radioactive materials under the direction of a radiologist. This role provides direct patient care and includes performing CT scans as ordered, monitoring patients during exams, and administering or assisting with contrast media under radiologist direction. The position is based at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw and Bronson South Haven Hospital in South Haven.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited hospital-based program, college, or university recognized by ARRT or NMTCB.
At least three months of clinical and on-the-job training.
Obtain ARRT Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB registration within six months of hire.
For employees registered with ARRT (NM) or NMTCB, obtain ARRT CT certification within 15 months of hire; attempt advanced CT certification by 12 months.
Obtain BLS certification within two months of hire.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with patients, physicians, and others in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration for interactive, repetitive, or detailed work, including operating a personal computer or CRT for 40–70% of the time.
Ability to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift light objects up to 20 pounds, assist with heavier tasks such as moving patients, and assume positions or perform motions that may cause fatigue.
Complete DOT hazardous-material training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter, including required awareness, function-specific, safety, security, and testing components.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, and return radiopharmaceuticals according to policies and workflow protocols.
Communicate with hospital personnel about scheduling procedures and ensure proper patient care and radiation safety, including pediatric and pregnancy screening.
Calibrate and operate equipment, including daily calibration of the dose calibrator and Geiger Counter, in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Bronson policies.
Administer or assist in administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or intravenously under radiologist direction; consult radiologists to clarify orders or discuss unusual situations.
Operate gamma cameras and perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control; promptly report malfunctions and needed adjustments or repairs.
Maintain safe-disposal records and dispose of biohazardous and nuclear waste according to NRC requirements.
Follow procedures for responding to major and minor spills.
Perform CT scans on any and all parts of the body as ordered by a physician, in consultation with radiologists.
Operate sophisticated electronic equipment during exams, observe patient vital signs and other pertinent data, and anticipate physician needs.
Administer or assist in administering contrast media under radiologist direction.
Work under the supervision and direction of the Bronson Imaging Medical Director.
Work alongside and follow guidance and quarterly or annual inspection reports from Medical Physics and Bronson Radiation Safety.
Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, DOT hazardous-material training requirements, and the Bronson Hospital Nuclear Radiation Safety Manual.