Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Technologists use multidisciplinary skills to perform a variety of procedures using sealed and unsealed radionuclides and radiation detecting equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Minimum Education Graduate from an AMA approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification CNMT (Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology), ARRT (N) License, CPR certified and DOT Hazmat certification. Food Handers Permit, preferred. Work Experience 6 months to 1 year related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent time management, multitasking, organizational, and prioritizing skills. Working knowledge with Microsoft Word and Excel. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a broad spectrum of individuals. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform technical exams accurately and in a timely fashion, including operation of equipment, transferring patients to the exam table, correct positioning of patients for their exam, and providing a safe environment for the procedure. Perform and document quality control on all equipment to ensure that it is within the calibration date, meets regulatory compliance standards, and verify it operates within the set specifications. Prepare, administer, dispose, and document radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, oral contrast, and IV contrast under the direction of the physician authorized user and the protocols set by the Medical Director of the department. Accurately document and maintain records of shipping, receiving use, storage, and disposal of all radioisotopes per NRC, DEQ, and SFHS policies. Accurately document and maintain room surveys and wipe tests, bioassays, and assist in quality attainment programs. Schedule exams, verify physician written orders, and send documentation to medical records. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of rooms and equipment. Stock supplies and linen as needed. Cross‑train in other department technologies as required for better utilization of personnel. Decision Making Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Working Relationships Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Special Job Dimensions Available for emergency call back. Location Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Legal Information Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety‑sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety‑sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr