Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Our Nuclear Medicine Technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. They collaborate with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists, nurses and administrative staff to provide the best level of care.

What you will do in this role:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist completes nuclear medicine procedures including routine procedures and nuclear medicine therapies.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologists participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works within the guidelines established in the policies and procedure manual and complies with all safety and infection control guidelines.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works in accordance with JCAHO, State or other regulatory or accreditation agencies in the performance of their duties.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Two-year program or four-year BA program in Radiology Technology followed by training from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
• (ARRT NM) or training from an accredited school in Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT NM) or registry eligible with completion of examination within 9 months of hire and/or certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTB).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum of one-year hospital department experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Able to accurately complete sonography requisitions for the examinations performed.
• Experience with Radiology filing systems to obtain previous examination reports.
• Able to correctly and safely operate nuclear medicine equipment following orientation period to the department. Routine use of office equipment (phone, fax, pagers).
• Able to communicate effectively with all patients, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel.
• Able to handle periods of intensity with calm.
• Able to work in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perform required Nuclear Medicine duties regardless of the patient's condition

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.