Nuclear Med Tech

TOUCHETTE
East St Louis, IL, United States
Full-time

This is a PRN Position*

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

  • 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

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

One year of experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

  • Certified in BLS or CPR
  • Certified by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Nuclear medicine.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

Skills and Abilities

  • IV access
  • Radiation safety protocols.

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.

30+ days ago
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