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Nuclear Medicine Tech

Lovelace Health System

#Compliance #Quality Control #BLS Certification #Patient Safety #Nuclear Medicine #Acute Care Hospital #Diagnostic Procedures #Therapeutic Procedures #Variable Shift #NMTCB #Radiopharmaceuticals #ARRT(N)

Unknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 months agoCloses Apr 1

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Quick overview

The Nuclear Medicine Tech prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while adhering to all relevant policies and regulations for compliance and patient safety. Responsibilities may also include performing clerical support tasks such as scheduling, record keeping, and maintaining equipment quality control.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program and complete a one-year clinical internship. Required certification includes ARRT(N), NMTCB, or ASCP(N) Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate issued by the State of New Mexico, along with obtaining BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Nuclear Medicine Tech in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
A Day in the Life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

Responsibilities

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
May provide clerical support for the assigned department, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, record keeping and answering phones.
Performs quality control and maintains equipment, and reports areas of concern to the appropriate manager.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Maintains credentials and/or licensures.
Participates and attends departmental meetings.
Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups, demonstrating our commitment to “service”.

Qualifications

Job Requirements Graduate of an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
One (1) year clinical internship ARRT(N), or NMTCB, or ASCP(N) Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate issued by the State of NM.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree.
Two (2) years of related experience.