Nuclear Med Technologist

Overview:
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides health care services, applying Radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment.  Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures.

 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.

Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.

Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.

Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.

Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.

Attends all health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.

Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.

Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.

Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Graduate of an accredited  school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Required Licensure and Certifications

NMTL:KY

CNMT

BLS-CPR within 5 days

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred but not essential for all positions.

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