PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine Registered Nurse

HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC•Hutchinson, KS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides safe, quality patient care for all patients in the PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine departments located within the Radiology department. Will aid the PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine technologists with all necessary tasks required to schedule and perform exams. This role will also monitor the patient during PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine cardiac stress exams under the supervision of the Cardiology providers.

Requirements

Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN) in the state of Kansas
BLS and ACLS are required
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Experience in starting IV's
Completion of an EKG training course upon hire will be required if one has not already been completed.
Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.
Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
Works to achieve and maintain regulatory guidelines for PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine.

Nice To Haves

EKG and Cardiology experience

Responsibilities

Aids the PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine technologists in performing exams.
Assists patients in understanding the procedure, answering their questions, and ensuring they are comfortable before the scan.
May include handling and injecting medications or radioactive isotopes.
Monitor the patient during PET/CT cardiac stress exams.
Includes attaching the patient to the EKG system, operating, and monitoring it during the cardiac stress test exams.
Will supervise the stress test exams under the guidance of the Cardiology providers.
Will aid the technologist in starting I.V.s.
Provides clerical support, including scheduling PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine exams, answering phone calls, handling paperwork, and any other related tasks.
Complete on-the-job radiation safety training and testing. This will include working with and proper handling of radioactive material per Kansas Department of Health and Environmental guidelines.
Communicates effectively with patients/families and providers.
Transports patients to and from the department as needed.
Interacts with co-workers and providers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time. This may include additional responsibilities within the Radiology department.