Nuclear Medicine Technologist

** It's more than a career, it's a calling*
* OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

** Worker Type:*
* Regular

** Job Highlights:*
* ** Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates!*
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* Job Summary:

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* 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 Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

+     And

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Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification     Board (NMTCB)

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Or

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ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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* Work Shift:

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* Day Shift (United States of America)

** Job Type:*
* Employee

** Department:*
* Nuclear Medicine

** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

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* 40

** Benefits:*
* SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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** 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).

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** Flexible Payment Options:
** our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

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** Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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