Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN 4 at SSM Health summary: As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, I perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures utilizing radioactive drugs to create quality images for interpretationby physicians. My responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images and documentation. I hold certifications as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist and maintain a commitment to high standards in patient care and equipment operation in a dynamic healthcare environment. It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Outpatient CenterWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights: - - - - - - - Department: -Nuclear Medicine - - - - - - - - Schedule:--- PRN meets PRN4 requirements - - - - - - -Pay is flat rate of $70/hour -$ Daily pay available! - - - - - - - - Location: - Outpatient Center @ St Mary's Hospital - Madison WI Job Summary: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
- Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification programEXPERIENCE
- No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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 -
- - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) -
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- - - - - - -Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification - - -Board (NMTCB) -
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- - - - - - -Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic - - -Technologists (ARRT) -Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:563####### DSMOC Nuc MedScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
- 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). -
- Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. - Keywords: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging, healthcare, patient care, radiation safety, medical imaging, certified technician, outpatient center, medical equipment