Career Center
Posted: 11-Mar-23
Location: Ottawa, Kansas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 23006875
Description
Nuclear Med Tech FT Days, $10,000 Sign on Bonus – AdventHealth Ottawa
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
- Family friendly community
- Excellent cost of living
- Five major recreational lakes
- Many annual events and festivals
- Environment committed to patient care
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: FT Days
Shift:
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Tuesday- Friday 7:30am to 6pm
- $10000 Sign on Bonus
- No weekends/no on call
- Cover 1-2 holidays/year
Location
1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
The community you’ll be caring for:
Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.
The role you’ll contribute:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be responsible for performing Radiographic Imaging procedures independently. Handles, prepares, calculates dosage and administers radionuclides and interventional medications under the direction of an authorized user. Maintains records in accordance with departmental and state requirements. Assists the radiation safety officer as needed. Responsible for patient transportation to imaging room. Will position patient appropriately to obtain quality diagnostic images that are delivered to radiologist for interpretation via PACS system by technologist. Responsible to assist Radiologist for any required procedure. Will perform clerical duties and assist in radiology department as needed. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Corporate Compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs quality nuclear imaging exams using proper equipment along with radiation protection practices. To follow appropriate protocols. To verify prescriptions to ensure the proper test is being performed. Orders, prepares, calculates dosage and administers radionuclides and/or interventional medications as directed by an authorized user. Responsible for checking next day schedules to avoid any scheduling complications
- Maintains records in accordance with the departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements including using the dose computer or paper tracking system. Maintain documentation for QA done on cameras and all other equipment including survey meters dose calibrators and glucose meter. Assist the radiation safety officer when needed
- Uses EMR to start and complete exams correctly
- Follow all NRC or agreement state regulations
- Manages radiopharmaceuticals and waste and maintains records in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
- Adheres to institutional RAM license specifics
- Verifies transmission of images into PACS via standard workflow process and completes required documentation for Radiologist support
- Enters all technical information relating to exam. Takes appropriate history that is documented on scanned requisition. Monitors online worklist during worked hours and at shift change
- Preforms direct patient care duties within technologist scope of practice. Transports, lifts, moves, and positions patients as needed to properly and safely complete exam. Will transport patients to and from the inside of the department along with escorting patients to other departments for testing
- Performs basic patient care including monitoring of patient condition. Caring for patient comfort, safety, and privacy along with ensuring patient satisfaction. Obtains and documents patient history and explains procedures with effective communication and caring tone
- Technologist will be responsible for understanding accrediting agency regulations as it pertains to their area. Will maintain a clean, stocked, and compliant work area
- Performs other duties as assigned
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- A high level of multitasking, organization and proactive customer service skills
- Must possess sound judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions
- Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Associate’s degree from accredited program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited program
- One-year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) registration
- State license in Nuclear Medicine if state applicable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
