Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Description
Under general supervision, prepares equipment and patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures, safely and accurately performs nuclear scans as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver high quality patient care and safely measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas.
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
- Prepare radioactive isotopes and calculate specific amount and type of isotope to be used for each examination.
- Operate radioisotope devices for calibrating isotopes and recording images.
- Assay quality of isotopes purchased; monitor for any possible contamination using Geiger counter.
- Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition by use of “floods”, daily QC, and observation.
- Maintain records of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of isotopes.
- Attends all meetings and in-services as required.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
- Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
- Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
- Performs all other related functions as required.
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Requirements
Education: Completion of formal nuclear medicine technology program required.
Experience: None required
Licensure/Certification: Current State of Texas license and current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine and/or CNMT registry required. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Medium strength is required to position patients for examination or treatment.
Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking.
Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
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- City
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- Excluding traffic violations, have you ever been convicted of any criminal violation of law, or are you now under pending investigation or charges of violation of criminal law? If yes, explain.
- Have you been subject to any adverse action(s) by any duly authorized sanctioning or disciplinary agency, or licensing body for either conduct based or performance based actions? If yes, explain.
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- Do you have any criminal convitions or any pending criminal charges; have you ever been convicted, or pleaded "no contest" to a felony and/or misdemeanor?
- Are you now or have you ever been excluded, suspended, or debarred from participation in any federally funded benefit program (ie. Medicare/Medicaid)?
- Have you ever had a professional license, registration or certification reprimanded, sanctioned, suspended, revoked, placed on probation, limited or voluntarily surrendered/relinquished?
- Have you ever worked at Huntsville Memorial Hospital or any other CHC affiliated facility?
- Do you have any relatives or anyone living in your household employed at Huntsville Memorial Hospital?
- I agree to notify the organization in writing within five to seven (5-7) days of receiving any written or oral notice of any adverse action, including, without limitation, exclusion from participation in any federal or state health care or procurement programs, any filed and served malpractice suit or arbitration action; any adverse action by a state licensing board; any adverse action which has resulted in the filing of a report with the state licensing board; any revocation of DEA license; a conviction of any felony or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude; any action against any certification under the Medicare or Medicaid programs; or any cancellation, non-renewal or material reduction in medical liability insurance policy coverage.
- How did you find out about this position?
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