Nuclear Medicine Technologist Mon Medical Center $15,000 sign on bonus

Job Summary

As a Nuc Med Tech at Mon Health Medical Center, you will provide quality radiologic care to patients for the purpose of diagnostic and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders while using as low as reasonably achievable radiation exposure to the patient and self. You will, under general guidance, perform clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET CT exams as ordered or directed by a physician. There is a call requirement with this position.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic testing on patients by injecting predetermined dosages of radio-pharmaceuticals via IV and scanning specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist. Follows proper aseptic technique for administering isotopes; Shields patients/self and follows the radiation safety and human holder policies; Performs quality control tests on equipment to ensure proper operation; Prepares, receives and documents radioactive shipments ensuring accurate and complete
departmental records. Monitors radiation levels of shipments and working area to determine contamination. Places orders for supplies as needed ensuring adequate stock for patients; Maintains nuclear med equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.

Conducts Procedures
Follows all policies, procedures and protocols to produce quality images while ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times, with observation from supervisor and/or praise received from radiologists, patients, students (if applicable), and coworkers for demonstrating high job knowledge, skill, and willingness to help others.

Supplies and Equipment
Follows all policies, procedures, and protocols and manufacturer's guidelines when handling equipment, whil demonstrating proficiency in communicating issues and independently cleaning and stocking rooms.


RIS and PAC's
Follows all policies, procedures, and protocols when operating computers to ensure patient confidentiality, validity of charges, validity of data in in all systems, and quality images submitted for radiologist's interpretation.


Patient Care Positioning and Education
Always remains patient and customer focused utilizing age-appropriate techniques to provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence one patient at a time.


Performs Other Duties as Required
Always participates in staff meetings (or signs off as reviewing meeting minutes when unable to attend), self-education, in-services, competencies, and maintains required job knowledge (e.g. licensure and credentials, continuing education) whithout prompting from manager, while following policy and procedures surrounding these requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Heavy WorkExerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly.

No experience required. Effective interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively collaborate with physicians and coworkers, and instruct patients and their families. Leadership skills a must.

Education
• Associate's Degree (Required)


Credentials
• Basic Life Support (Required) either upon hire or within orientation period.either upon hire or within orientation period.
• Am Reg Of Rad Tech Nuc Med
• Nuclear Med Tech, Cert (Required)
• Amer Reg Diag Med Sonographers (Required)
• Radiologic Technologist, Licen (Required)
• Amer Registry of Rad Techs
• Basic Life Support (Required)


Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Mon Medical Center Main Campus

Location of Job: WV:Morgantown:Mon Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Beth A. Isner View email address on click.appcast.io