Nuclear Med Tech

3 weeks ago

Centreville, United States TOUCHETTE Full time
*This is a PRN Position*

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist independently performs a variety of routine and complex nuclear medicine scans utilizing radiopharmaceuticals for the purpose of evaluating and diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties:
  • Responsible for receipt, storage, handling and use of radioactive material doses.
  • Administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Reviews physician order and collects patient history.
  • Performs imaging procedures on a gamma camera and post processing functions..
  • Coordinates stress test imaging with the cardiopulmonary dept.
  • Quality control testing on the camera , dose calibrator, room and survey meters is required.
  • Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
  • Coordinates with vendors for service and notifies manager with any equipment issues
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience
  • One year of experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Certified in BLS or CPR
  • Certified by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Nuclear medicine.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

Skills and Abilities
  • IV access
  • Radiation safety protocols.

Touchette Regional Hospital Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Emergency Assistance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k), with Company Match
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Only Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays
  • Sick Days
  • Floating Birthday
  • Bereavement
  • Jury Duty
  • Tuition Reimbursement