Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Alaska! Live where the sky never sleeps and your career never stalls—Alaska is calling.Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the team! This position performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

Pay & Benefits:

Compensation: 44.09 to 70.54 hourly wage based on experience and education

Retention Bonus: 30000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires

Relocation Assistance: up to 7500 Relocation Assistance

Temporary Housing: 90 Days of Temporary Housing Provided

Additional Pay: Shift Differential Annual Increases Paid Time Off

Benefits: medical vision dental 401k with employer match

Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance Student Loan Forgiveness

Other Benefits: Onsite Gym Wellness Programs Discount programs

Shifts Available:

- Full-time 5x8 hour day shifts 40 hours per week

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital:

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks small-town living spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live work and play.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wide-open space making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax. Second largest city in Alaska at 100000 residents. College Town the University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF Community & Technical College Military Community Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District Schools of Choice| robust youth sports programs Summer activities: Midnight sun hiking fishing camping gold panning kayaking berry picking rafting rock climbing recreational flying community-wide festivals live music and events. Winter activities: Northern lights skiing snowshoeing snowmobiling hockey curling ice fishing dog mushing ice climbing hunting ice art word class hot springs community-wide art shows and festivals etc.

Responsibilities:

Performs nuclear medicine procedures by following and verifying referring providers' orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions fosters teamwork efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies. Demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients personnel and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. Ensures the safe receipt administration storage and disposal of radioactive materials utilizing ALARA principles. Accountable for the ethical legal and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications:

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technology program. Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Board and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or equivalent and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required within 18 months of hire if applicable. BLS certification required. This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills human relations skills analyze data and solve problems. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the specialty area. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.