Nuclear Med Technologist Float Pool

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.

• Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.

• Perform exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.

• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment. | Follow regulations of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Division of Radiation Control, and any other regulatory agencies governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality. Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

• Provide appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.

• Practice appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.

• Understand and operate equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.

• Keeps accurate records (required by Licensing State and Joint Commission) of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.

• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Required Qualifications Nuclear Medicine Tech:

• Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or a minimum of one (1) year minimum related experience and/or training.

• Current ARRT (R) (NM) or NMTCB as CNMT registry.

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Required Qualifications Nuclear Medicine Tech PET/CT:

• Current License in state of practice.

• Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

• American Heart Association (AHA) - Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

• IV certification for healthcare providers.

• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of clinical PET/CT experience.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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