Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Day Shift, weekend and holiday rotation. On call until 10pm rotation.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order, reason for exam, preparing the patient, preparing and administering the radiopharmaceutical, positioning, and performing NM imaging of patients. The NM Technologist works closely with NM leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols. The NM Technologist operates a variety of Hot Lab equipment, as well diagnostic NM imaging equipment, to obtain images of the anatomy of interest for interpretation by Radiologists, with attention to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts. The NM Technologist processes the images as required per specific diagnostic protocols. The NM Technologist may also assist the physician with the administration of therapeutic radionuclides. The NM Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, with integrity and initiative and is able to perform exams with minimum supervision.
What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will need:
Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, orAssociate in Applied Science degreeand registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologists by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
One year NM experience preferred
Must have good working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, be proficient in venipuncture and quality control proceduresand operation ofHot Laband NM imagingequipment.
What the Nuclear Medical Technologist will do:
Receives patients and explains procedures prior to and throughout the exam. Observes patient condition foradditionalpertinent informationrelativeto the ordered test, suchas,coherence, ability tocomply withexam specifications, pregnancy, physical contraindications, physical status, etc.
Consults with staff professionals to obtainappropriate informationconcerning the patient's physical condition, preliminary diagnosis, and care/intervention necessary to perform specified diagnostic procedures.
Calculates radionuclideactivity to be administeredin accordance withprotocols for ordered procedures. Preparesappropriate dosageand volumeof radiopharmaceuticals.
Performs quality control procedures to ensure pharmaceutical quality of agents before administering to patients. Maintainssterilityand integrity of prepared radiopharmaceutical compounds.
Prepares imaging devices for studiesin accordance withprotocols for orderedexam.
Assistspatientin assuming the correct anatomical position for imaging.
Administers the dose of radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing Nuclear Medicine procedures; intravenously, orally or by inhalation.
Performs standard Nuclear Medicine dynamic,staticand/or SPECT and SEPCT-CTimaging procedures on patients, which include adjusting equipment to encompass the area of study.
Adjusts controls on equipmentin accordance withprescribed procedures to produce information of required diagnostic quality.
Monitors andmaintainspatient's ancillary equipment, suchas,supplemental oxygen and IV lines.
Observespatientfor change-in-status and follows prescribed protocols for intervention or notifiesappropriate staff, as needed.
Evaluates and performs special imaging positioning or examination techniques, as needed or requested by the Nuclear Medicine physician.
Prepares specializedradiopharmaceuticalsfor eitherin-vitro or in-vivolabellingmethod. Prepares patientbloodsamples for transport to outside vendors for radiolabeling.
Practices sterile,isolationand aseptic techniques andmaintainsdocumentation of infection control activities.
Coordinates patient schedules and examinations with other diagnostic sections within the department and other services throughout the health center and outpatient satellite facilities.
Facilitates communication with other physicians and other health care personnelregardingexam protocols, scheduling and coordination of the study, and results of procedures performed within the Nuclear Medicine section.
Monitors personnel, work areas, and patient rooms, when applicable, usingappropriate instrumentationor other devices to ensure radiation exposure does not exceed levels defined by regulation.
Reports all excessive radiation exposure to the Authorized User, NM Manager, and Radiation Safety Officer.
Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing,distributingand storing radioactive materials.
Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety procedures and regulations.
Disposesof radioactive material and radioactive wastein accordance withdepartmental policy and state/federal regulation.
Assistsinmaintainingcurrent inventory of routine laboratory and medical supplies. Maintains supply of ventilation mouthpieces; cleans, packages, andtransportsto hospital sterilizationunit.
Maintains clean and orderly work areas. Ensures Nuclear Medicine rooms are properly supplied, equipped, and operational before each examination.
Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including voltage and linearity checks and tests of uniformity and resolution, to ensure the proper working of equipment.
Performs minor routine preventative maintenance on specified instrumentation. Initiates vendor service calls for machine repair and downtime events.
Attends andparticipatesin department meetings, in-services, educational and developmental activities within the institution, local and national Nuclear Medicine associations and seminars.
Rotates through on-call/standby schedule, as assigned.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
Tuition Reimbursement
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
