Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Flint Hills; Nuclear Med

Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Flint Hills) - Nuclear Med - FT - day
Position Status:

Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:40

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptA Brief Overview Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Assists with oversite of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

Experience Qualifications1 year Experience in nuclear medicine or a related field. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. (Required proficiency)
Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism. (Required proficiency)
Understands and practices patient confidentiality. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Required or Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Required or Radiography - ARRT Must complete cross training within 6 months of hire. Required Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Valid Kansas License or eligible must be obtained. Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician.

Calibrates equipment.

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ.

Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.

Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of Physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

Performs venipuncture for injections.

Provides services in a prompt manner at times convenient for the customers. Understands and practices patient confidentiality.

Provides a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.

Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs.

Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism.

Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions.

Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed tasks, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.

Responds to needs and is knowledgeable of appropriate care for school-aged through gerontological patients.

Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in services and other educational activities.

Travel Requirements
40% Travel to clinic locations.

Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and…