Nuclear Med Technologist PET/CT

About the Role

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides. Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety. To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners.
• Ensure appropriate patient care and recognize conditions essential for successful procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.
• Properly assess the patient and their abilities to participate in the ordered procedure.
• Provide a clear explanation of the procedure including duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
• Verify informed consent for and assist physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observe universal precautions.
• Provide patient education as appropriate.
• Select the proper equipment, set correct technical factors and procedure protocols, and gather proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
• Recognize all radiation safety standards including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" and MR safety standards.
• Understand and follow all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure (i.e., CT room, performing portable exams, etc.).
• Obtain a clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and record that data into the patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
• Perform quality assessment of images obtained and evaluate equipment issues, reporting assessment to supervisor, manager, or director.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting a procedure.
• Perform any performance and quality tests on equipment as required, including ACR quality requirements.
• Check all supplies for outdates prior to use and report any shortages, variations, or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager, or director for follow-up.
• Use the CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
• Participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus, and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications.
• Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

Requirements

• Accredited Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Program
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates

Pay

$36.42 - $54.17 /hour

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.