Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN 4 at SSM Health summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging for radiologists and physicians in an outpatient center. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and adhering to safety protocols while effectively positioning patients. This role requires an associate's degree or nuclear medicine certification, with no prior experience necessary.
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WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: Nuclear Medicine
· Schedule: PRN meets PRN4 requirements
· Pay is flat rate of $70/hour $ Daily pay available!
· Location: Outpatient Center @ St Mary's Hospital - Madison WI
Job Summary:
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains 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.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification program
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant 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 CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
5630020164 DSMOC Nuc Med
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Keywords:
nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging, healthcare technician, radiopharmaceuticals, medical imaging, patient care, BLS certification, CNMT, radiology, medical technology
