Nuclear Med Tech

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a (1) Full-Time Nuclear Med Tech for our Belleville Location!!

$15,000 sign-on bonus!!!

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist independently performs a variety of routine and complex nuclear medicine scans utilizing radiopharmaceuticals for the purpose of evaluating and diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties :

• Responsible for receipt, storage, handling and use of radioactive material doses.
• Administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Reviews physician order and collects patient history.
• Performs imaging procedures on a gamma camera and post processing functions..
• Coordinates stress test imaging with the cardiopulmonary dept.
• Quality control testing on the camera , dose calibrator, room and survey meters is required.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Coordinates with vendors for service and notifies manager with any equipment issues
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

Experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands : Sitting

Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking

Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting

Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling / Pushing

Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping / Reaching

Job requires the employee to grasp / pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight

Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing

Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking

Job requires involves speaking and talking.

Keyboarding

Job requires use of computer

Work Indoors

Yes

Radiation Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens Yes

Work Environment : Risk Exposure : High

FLSA Statement :

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.

EEO Statement :

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.