Nuclear Medical Technologist I PooL A
Job ID:
R173046
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Pay Range:
$37.50 – $56.25
Location:
Aurora Medical Center Washington County – 1032 E Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Call Rotation currently every 5th weekend. Fill in for Vacations.
Performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Competently performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac.
Reviews patient’s medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians’ orders to ensure exam accuracy.
Injects patients with all radiopharmaceuticals used in procedures observing proper veni puncture techniques and complying with appropriate radiation safety considerations and techniques. Labels and dispenses Nuclear Pharmacy drugs per physician prescription.
Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Scheduled Hours
Call Rotation currently every 5th weekend. Fill in for Vacations.
Licenses & Certifications
Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Degrees
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety.Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157. Competent in IV and venipuncture. Basic ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge.Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
