Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Cardiology Stress Testing - PRN

About this role

Position Status: Part time Shift: Other (United States of America) Hours per week: 0 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview The nuclear medicine technologist must be able to independently perform multiple nuclear medicine procedures of a highly technical nature. This includes quality control, handling radioactive materials, and performing nuclear procedures. This position will cross train for mobile outreach unit.

Experience Qualifications • 1 year Experience in nuclear medicine or a related field. Preferred

Skills and Abilities • Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. (Required proficiency) • Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job. (Required proficiency) • Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. (Required proficiency) • Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. (Required proficiency) • Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism. (Required proficiency) • Understands and practices patient confidentiality. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications • Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained. Required • Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Required or • Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Required

What you will do • Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician. Performs a variety of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radioactive materials. • Quality control instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating malfunction. • Understands the theories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology department. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ. • Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. • Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of Physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials. Orders, receives, and returns radioactive materials from radiopharmacy. • Performs IV puncture, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting radiopharmaceuticals. Prepare and administer I-131 thyroid therapies. • Processes and routes patient charts. Responds to code blue situations. • Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner. • Practices radiation protection techniques (ALARA) to minimize radiation exposure. • Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms and equipment to maintain work environment. • Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. Provide instruction and technical guidance while training new employees. • Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others. • Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients. • Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities. • Call is a requirement of this position. • Produces quality studies to meet the needs of physicians and customers.

Travel Requirements • 10% Travel to clinic locations.

Required for All Jobs • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health • Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options • Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. • Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability • On-Site; No Remote

Scope • No Supervisory Responsibility • • No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands • Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours • Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours • Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour • Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour • Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour • Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour • Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours • Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours • Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour • Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs • Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour • Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs • Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs • Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs • Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs • Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours • Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours • Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour • Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours • Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments: The employee must be able to lift or move 4 to 5 patients on a da

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