Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US : CO : Colorado Springs

Department : Cardiac Pet Nuclear Medicine

FTE : Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Flex

Pay : $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations / standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports / responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and / or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Required Licensure / Certification : Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certified in nuclear medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Minimum Experience : None Required.

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