Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Rapides Regional Medical Center

• Shift: PRN, as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• The staff technologist works closely with the lead technologist coordination the daily operations and functions of Nuclear Medicine Services.
• He/She is responsible for all QC/QA on equipment and patient doses.
• In the absence of the Lead Technologist, he/she will assume the duties of the lead technologist.
• Works with the charge technologist to coordinate the daily patient flow and functions of Nuclear Medicine Services.
• Affirms performance of quality control procedures and documentation regarding equipment checks as well as calibrations on pharmaceutical tagging.
• Affirms proper receipt, handling and disposal of radioactive materials according to regulations and policies.
• Proficient in performing all exams and can assume the duties of the charge technologist in his/her absence.
• Orders supplies as necessary.
• Knowledgeable about departmental and RRMC policies and procedures.
• Affords or performs any duties that the charge technologist delegates.
• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Affirms patient’s understanding of exam and informed consent.
• Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician.
• Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ.
• Makes measurements of radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.
• Affirms patient’s condition during testing.
• Instructs and prepares patient for exam.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams.
• Understands contraindications and potential hazards of different labs.
• P Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Takes calls according to monthly schedules, after regular department hours.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.
• Modifies job duties and communicates with customers in an age appropriate manner.
• Affirms the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No Travel
• No experience Required