Nuclear Medicine Tech
Job Description
Job Description
This position is eligible to receive a $10,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance payment!
A Day in the Life of a Nuclear Medicine Tech
Works under the supervision of the Clinical Care Coordinator, Clinical Manager and the general direction of the Director of Medical Imaging. Prepares measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Ensures patient safety protocols are followed. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.
Here Is What You Will Do:
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Performs and/or assists in performing procedures by following provider orders.
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Performs all diagnostic nuclear and designated procedures, ensuring that all studies meet the established standards of the radiologists, radiation oncologists and cardiologists.
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Provides appropriate information to patient and family during exams to provide a calming influence throughout the study.
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Performs all quality control procedures required, including surveys, quality control tests and other procedures required by federal regulations and the medical physicist.
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Responsible for scheduling patients.
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Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals.
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Maintains standards on equipment for accrediting by state and/or federal agencies.
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Ensures that all preventive maintenance occurs as scheduled; provides leadership with information regarding all equipment failures.
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Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, providers, patients and others.
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Participates in call as required.
Desired Skills
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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, providers and co-workers
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Attention to minute detail
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Ability to calculate and interpret numbers and analyze and synthesize data
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Ability to perform on-call duties
What You Will Need:
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Graduate of an approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology
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Current NMTCB or ARRT registry in nuclear medicine technology
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Wyoming State Radiologic Technologist license
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AHA BLS