Nuclear Medicine Technologist Traveler

Location: Aurora

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department: UCHlth Radiology Nuclear Medicine

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $60.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles

13 week assignments available

Summary

* Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

* Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

* Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

* Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

* Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Minimum Requirements:

* Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.

* Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certified as a Technologist (RT) and certified in nuclear medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

* State licensure if required by law.

* BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

* Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures

* Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes

* Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth

* Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment

* Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

CT Technologist:

* Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography images based on physician order and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation

* Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition

* Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate

* implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (AART)

* May perform 3-D post processing while entering, transmitting and reporting scan results

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
* Recognition

* Market reviews:
All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

* Medical, dental and vision coverage.

* Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

* Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

* Free  membership.

* Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

* Time away from work:
Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

* Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

* Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

* 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

* Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in…