Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Nuclear Med - PRN

Location: Shreveport, LA (71105)
Company: Christus Health
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 27 days ago
Reposted: 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible forcoordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging proceduresutilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment.Professional and departmental protocols are followed to provide thephysician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriatetreatment for the patient's condition. Behavior and communicationskills must align with the organizations mission, values andculture.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicableOneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, orLeader of Leaders.
  • Adheres to standards forradiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposalof radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated byFederal, State and Hospital policies.
  • Documents daily all calibrations and floodfilms for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibratoraccuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals andradioactive source disposal.
  • Practices safehandling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at alltimes.
  • Prepares and administersradiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, by adheringto established procedures.
  • Performs periodicquality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policiesand procedures.
  • Demonstrates adherence to theCORE Values of CHRISTUS Health.
  • Performs otherduties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of RadiologyTechnology or other accepted and approved equivalentrequired.
  • A minimum of one (1) years'experience in a clinical nuclear medicine settingrequired.
  • Two (2) years' experience in aclinical Radiology setting is preferred.
  • Current State Licensure required.
  • Current BLS(American Heart Association) required.
  • Registration by one of the credentialing bodies for NuclearMedicine Technologists is required: American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (A. R. R. T.) (N) Required;Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (N. M. T. C.B.) Required.

WorkSchedule:

TBD

WorkType:

Per DiemAs Needed

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Posted Date : Fri, 05 Apr 2024

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