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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SSM Health

#Safety Procedures #Patient Care #Healthcare #Diagnostic Imaging #Equipment Maintenance #Nuclear Medicine #Oklahoma #Patient Positioning #Radiation Safety

Quick overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists and physicians. They maintain and operate imaging equipment, position patients accurately, and adhere to safety protocols.

Requirements summary

Candidates must complete a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and hold relevant certifications. No prior experience is required, but physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, and lifting.

professional certificateCommunicationPatient CareEquipment MaintenancePatient PositioningRadiation SafetyImage Quality AssuranceNuclear Medicine ProceduresRadiopharmaceuticals

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Or ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4219000040 PET CT Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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