Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Certified - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Nuclear Med Tech to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: Will work 8-hour shifts between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
• Hours per week: 20 - 39
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Nuclear Medicine

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals. Applies principles of radiation protection. Exercises professional judgement in performance of service. Produces quality images for interpretation by a physician. Provides patient care and education essential to radiographic procedures.

• Performs in vivo and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
  • Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods under approved protocols by board-certified radiologist
  • Operates radiation protection equipment, calibration, and imaging equipment
  • Positions and immobilizes patients as necessary
  • Evaluates recorded images for technical quality
  • Practices aseptic technique as necessary
  • Initiates basic life support procedures for patients if necessary
  • Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, film usage, quality improvement, etc.
  • Performs quality control checks as required
• Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area ensuring the work area is neat, orderly, and stocked
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department QA/QI program
• Ensures radiopharmaceuticals are ordered for the next days' work
• Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation, film, and report filing, and report filing
• Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions
• Performs all clerical, scheduling, and filing functions
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program
• Pursues continuing education
• Assumes responsibility for inventory and stocking of supplies in assigned areas

Job Requirements

• Self-motived
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to function independently
• Institutional commitment
• Ability to interact well with customers
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• ARRT registration in Nuclear Medicine within one year of graduation from and AMA-accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or CNMT Registration
• CPR Certification within 90 days
• Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager of Medical Imaging. Clinical advisement is received from Radiologist
• Must adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules and regulations
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements