Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

To perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required treatment. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Qualifications

Certifications: Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) within 1 year - VariesVaries; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) within 1 year - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Education: Certificate of Completion: Nuclear Medicine; Bachelor‘s Degree: Related Field; Associate‘s Degree: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience:
Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
• Exhibits competency in performing diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy
• Completes scheduling, ordering radiopharmaceutical and patient preparation guidelines
• Performs and documents administrations of all Radiopharmaceuticals
• Maintains quality care throughout the procedure practicing radiation protection maintaining personal exposure ALARA
• Performs required equipment quality control
• Documents quality control records and images camera floods
• Follows all conditions of MMCI radioactive material license and IDNS regulations
• Completes all radiation safety documentation
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

Clinical Excellence

• Maintains working knowledge of equipment and procedures in order to function in multiple areas of the department.
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation and performs reasonable troubleshooting
• Checks and observes equipment for general safety and appropriate operation
• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room
• Knowledgeable of Hot Lab and procedures
• Receives radioactive packages; prepares doses for disposition; maintains radioactive waste for storage
• Knowledgeable of thyroid ablations and therapies
• Fulfills all documentation for IDNS requirements
• Performs Schilling‘s and Red Cell mass procedures
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

Building Relationships

• Performs support functions of the Nuclear Medicine/PET Department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met. Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our patients.
• Promptly processes films and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report
• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care by transporting to and from the department as required and working with multiple patients at one time utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safety
• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into RIS system and all other medical records to ensure efficient patient throughput
• Maintains the QA, QC and QI programs
• Shares knowledge, guides, and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures
• Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $38.19per hour - $65.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.