Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Up to $15000 SignOn Bonus
Full Time Days
Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Administers radionuclide therapy.
Prepares performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an oncall status or in a single technologist staffing model
Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
Adheres to established section and organizational protocols QA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Imaging Procedures
Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions
when needed.
Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identifies prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procures prepares quality control calculates identifies documents administers disposes stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
State Licensure (preferred unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education
Associates from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)
Skills
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments
- Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
- Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with team members patients physicians and family members
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (050 lbs.) 133%
Lifting/Carrying (50100 lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (050 lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (50100 lbs.) 3466%
Stoop/Kneel 133%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 0%
Bending 133%
Sitting 133%
Walking 133%
Standing 133%
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Nuclear Medicine SpringfieldIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
