Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonWorker Type: PRNJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.Department: Nuclear MedicineSchedule: PRN as neededRequirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program and ARRT-N/CNMT credential within 6 months of hire date.Job Summary:Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONCompletion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent lifting/moving of patients.Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Rare kneeling and sitting.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)OrARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)OrRadiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)State of Work Location: IllinoisWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4204000113 Nuclear Medicine Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.