Nuclear Medicine Tech

The University of Kansas Health System

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Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist uses radiopharmaceutical, gamma cameras, PET scanners, and computers safely, effectively and cost consciously to produce physiologic functional images and quantitative data as well as cross sectional images that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's disease.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Uses gamma cameras, PET scanners and uptake probes to produce physiological functional images and quantitative data to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's disease.
Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient manner and coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
Maintains working order of the equipment and performs equipment calibrations for the assigned service. Reports equipment malfunctions to the divisional leadership in a timely manner.
Performs the best diagnostic examination possible, including proper patient identification and correct patient positioning of each and every exam; performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner. Introduces self to the patient and explains the procedure to be
Attends to patient's comfort during procedures. Identifies nursing needs by observing patients and their IVs, oxygen apparatus, catheters, intake and output,vital signs and notifies nursing or physician personnel if assistance is needed.
Injects radiopharmaceuticals intravenously and/or administers them orally to patients in order to perform Nuclear Medicine examinations
Works assigned shift and in addition to regular weekly duty hours and responsibilities, must be readily available to perform on-call clinical services when emergency patient or staffing needs require evening, weekend and holiday coverage; responsible for all aspects of the division when at the hospital on emergency call-back, including independent decision making regarding patient care and interaction with the medical staff to provide appropriate study results; available within 30 minutes of emergency call-back when assigned; checks beeping periodically to assure it is operational.
This is for hospital budget personnel. Obtains properly completed examination consultation requests, patient's clinical history, previous diagnosis reports, images and/or records for the radiologist to use for interpretation and diagnostic purposes; checks examination preparation, chart orders;assists the divisional leadership in authorizing and rescheduling of on-call or emergency patients;reports organizational problems to the divisional leadership.
Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
Maintains appearance of all rotational areas including hallways and any other area of the Department being used. Maintains and stocks supplies within the Division on a routine basis and ensures no trash or linen left about in any area of the division.
Provides instruction to technology students, medical students and residents about exams and equipment when appropriate; does not allow students to assume tasks beyond their ability; coordinates with ancillary personnel such as transporters.
Assists divisional leadership with divisional paperwork as assigned.
Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by divisional leadership.
Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, patient image archiving, retrieval and network data transfer and tracking of outside images.
Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and response and be available to patient needs.
Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge .
Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, and provide accurate patient preparation and venous access for contrast material.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

A graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree With meaning related to technical or managerial performance requirements
1 or more years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Required Licensure and Certification

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) new graduates must become registered within 3 months and will not be recognized as technologist until registered (registry eligible) OR
Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) new graduates must become registered within 3 months and will not be recognized as technologist until registered (registry eligible)
Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) depending on location(s) within 1 Year
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts within 90 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Positron Emission Technology Certification (PET) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist(NCT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Knowledge Requirements

Documented PET and CT experience

Time Type:
Part time

Job Requisition ID:
R-50100

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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