Nuclear Medicine Technologist | St. Rita's Medical Center

Nuclear Medicine Technologist | St. Rita's Medical Center

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

• Administers radionuclide therapy.
• Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
• Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model.
• Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.

• Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions.
• Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required).
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).

• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred).

1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred).

• Monitor patient conditions during treatments.
• Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals.
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
• Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated.
• Attention to detail.
• Acceptance of authority.
• Critical thinking.
• Communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members.
• Teamwork.
• Active listening.
• Relationship building.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 0%
• Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
• Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
• Crawling 0%
• Climbing 0%
• Balance 0%
• Bending 1-33%
• Sitting 1-33%
• Walking 1-33%
• Standing 1-33%

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team.