Certification DetailsAmerican Heart Association Basic Life SupportCNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB Job DetailsPrepares and administers radioactive medication to patients for therapeutic or imaging purposePerforms nuclear cardiology imaging for the cardiac patient population operating the nuclear cameraProvides technical support to medical professionals and Physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cardiac patient populationWorks in a hospital facility that offers full hospital servicesProvides direct patient care to high acuity patients including emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICUPerforms high quality nuclear cardiology procedure for cardiac outpatients including explanation of test and safety precautions, observes patient, and reports / follows-up on any abnormal activityOperates cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor how the administered drugs affect tissues and organsPrepares and administers the proper dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes to patients by either injection or inhalationEmploys safety methods such as the use of syringe shields, gloves, and radiation-monitoring devices to protect patients and medical staffOversees the ordering, storage, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticalsAssists in quality assurance relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment, policies, and proceduresPerforms required documentation and record keepingRotates on-call for holidays Job RequirementsAssociate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine requiredAt least 1 year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting requiredPreferred 3 years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital settingAbility to work effectively under pressure and keep confidential data secureAbility to self-assess performance and take corrective action as neededDemonstrates patient support activities such as patient flow and examination room preparationKnowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and the ability to use it appropriately and safely Schedule InformationThe schedule is 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm Monday-Friday with rotating SaturdaysSaturdays start time is 6 : 00am-2 : 30pmAfter-hours on-call duties are also includedGuaranteed 40 hours per week Additional DetailsThis position is patient-facingThis is not a remote positionThe position is clinical in natureEMR used in the facility is EpicDress Code : Not ApplicableFloat Cost Center : Removed
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