Nuclear medicine technologist Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Nuclear Med Tech Opportunity

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Med Tech in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful health care organization.

We offer our employees above market wages and a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, and 401k plan.

Responsibilities

The essential functions for the Nuclear Med Tech include the following:

• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.
• Conducts organ or body scans on patients with radioactive isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians.
• Administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures. Observes patient during procedures and reports unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Performs laboratory tests on body specimens. Computes results of laboratory tests. Keeps records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc. Escorts patients to treatment room.
• Assists with dressings as necessary. Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Logs nuclear medicine procedures completed. Processes routine paperwork. Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility. Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• Maintains radiation detection badges and files all radiation reports.
• Maintains adequate inventory of clinical and clerical supplies for Radiology Department to ensure efficient operations. Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.
• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies. Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum background and experience:

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school required.
• Minimum three years' experience as a Nuclear Medical Technologist.
• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
• Current IV and CPR certifications required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.