Nuclear Med Technologist

Overview

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment.

Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.

We are a growing department in Theranostics, PET, and general diagnostics!

We're looking for a hard working teammate who is excited to make a difference in the lives of patients.

We are continuing to invest in our molecular medicine department by bringing a new PET scanner to our facility.

Compassionate? Dependable? Genuine? Hardworking? If you possess these qualities then we are the team for you!

Responsibilities

$10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!

• Full Time Opportunity
• Day Shifts, Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 4 : 00pm
• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including;

duration, process, and what to expect following completion

• Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure
• Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters
• Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director
• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure
• Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Program

License and Certification

• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Certification by the American Registry of Technologists in Nuclear Medicine, the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• Must hold a valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist License if working in the state of Iowa or Nebraska

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for position
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities, while providing accurate deliverables in a timely fashion
• Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects / assignments
• Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members

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