Nuclear Medicine Tech (Mobile) - Heart Center - Ft - Day
Company: Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Schedule:Full time 36 hours/week or greaterShift:First Shift
(Days Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of
America)Weekly Work Schedule:730-400Job InformationExemption
Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThe nuclear medicine technologist
must be able to independently perform multiple nuclear medicine
procedures of a highly technical nature. This includes quality
control, handling radioactive materials, and performing nuclear
procedures.Experience Qualifications1 year Experience in nuclear
medicine or a related field. PreferredLicenses and
CertificationsNuclear Medicine Technology ARRT RequiredDrivers
License KSDOT RequiredCertified Nuclear Medicine Technlongist NMTCB
PreferredBasic Life Support BLS Required within 90 days of
hire.Must possess Kansas State LRT license or temporary
license.What you will doPrepares stock solutions of
radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers
doses, under direction of Physician. Performs a variety of
diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radioactive
materials.Quality control instruments and review calibration data
to detect trends indicating malfunction.Understands the theories
and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the
Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology department. 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. Orders, receives, and returns radioactive materials from
radiopharmacy.Performs IV puncture, utilizing proper injection
techniques while injecting radiopharmaceuticals. Prepare and
administer I-131 thyroid therapies.Processes and routes patient
charts. Responds to code blue situations.Provides a positive image
to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high
priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.Practices
radiation protection techniques (ALARA) to minimize radiation
exposure.Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms and equipment to
maintain work environment.Willingly accepts various work
assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own
actions/decisions. Provide instruction and technical guidance while
training new employees.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.Call is a requirement of this position.Produces quality
studies to meet the needs of physicians and customers.Travel
Requirements10% Travel to clinic locations.Required for All
JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies,
standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail
HealthPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingScopeNo
Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical
DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3
HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching:
Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1
hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling:
Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5
HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling:
Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling: Rarely
less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate
Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hourPulling: Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50
lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching
(Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions:
Frequently 3-5 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding:
Occasionally 1-3 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking:
Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPhysical Demand
Comments:The employee must be able to lift or move 4 to 5 patients
on a daily basis. Ability to help and assist needful patients onto
camera pallet or exam table. Must be able to walk and stand for
long periods of time. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by
means of the written and spoken word. Must be able to walk from
area to area within the HSD and between the hospital and
clinic.Working ConditionsChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative
Patients: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Rarely less
than 1 hourMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Rarely
less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant
Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body
Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs:
Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity
employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing
equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees,
without regard to the following classifications: race, color,
ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status,
uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies
to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing,
pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any
other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited
against any person who files a claim of discrimination,
participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise
opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above
classifications.
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