Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Imaging Services as assigned. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is expected to understand and support the Mission and Vision of St. Luke's Hospital. As a professional the Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management team.

Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of radiology procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Departmental Support

• Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall departmental functions, policies and procedures.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.
• Maintains an adequate level of productivity.
• Communicates with departmental management team as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary.
• Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.
• Teaches and mentors staff in assigned technical area to assure a smooth functioning, high quality operation.
• Orders and assures adequate supplies are available and utilized in a cost effective manner.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.
• Provides professional leadership, motivation and guidance to peers and other Imaging Services staff.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, TJC).
• Consistently and accurately performs quality control procedures on all survey monitoring instruments, gamma cameras and PET equipment.
• Assures compliance with published rules and regulations relating to Nuclear Medicine activities (receiving, processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials).

Patient Care

• Performs procedural exams within specified turnaround time for assigned area. Assures procedural exam guidelines are strictly adhered to, complies with exam procedure technical factors and protocols in consultation with radiologist.
• Administers radioisotopes according to approved exam indication criteria and in consultation with approved materials licensed physician.
• Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.
• Documents pregnancy appropriately for females of child bearing age.
• Uses AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) with every patient interaction to create patient and family…