Job Summary

Operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear radiologic studies, to produce images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Completes work in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision and assists in and facilitates employee development.

Essential Functions

• Operates nuclear detection, imaging, and computer processing equipment for nuclear radiologic studies by following professional, hospital and regulatory protocols to provide physicians with diagnostic images utilized to identify and / or plan appropriate patient treatment.

• Prepares and administers radioactive agents by adhering to established procedures for preparation of kits and intravenous (IV) injection of agents to ensure accurate diagnostic testing and/or imaging. Monitors and records radiation levels in hot lab, scan room, storage areas and patient rooms. Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific governmental mandates.

• Maintains imaging, hot lab, radiopharmaceuticals and processing equipment by performing quality control tests and checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department and regulation standards to ensure patient safety. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment. Fills out all forms thoroughly, completes all tasks in computerized medical record system and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology or related field

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology or related field

• 2 years of relevant experience in nuclear medicine Required

• CRT-Computerized Tomography (CT) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Excludes Vascular Sites Upon Hire preferred

• CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Upon Hire required And

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Occasionally

• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom

• Driving: Seldom

• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

• Handling: Seldom

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Pennock Hospital - 1009 W Green St - Hastings

Department Name

Nuclear Medicine - Pennock

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

18

Hours of Work

0700-1630, Friday Call 0800-Noon

Days Worked

Tuesday & Thursday, E/O Friday Call

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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