Nuclear Med Technologist I

Company: CHI St. Joseph Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 28, 2020

Job Description:

Position Type: PRNScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 0Primary Location: TX > BRYAN > SJH CANCER CENTER JOB SUMMARY Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation.--QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Associate degree (2yr program) or equivalent Preferred: Bachelor`s degree (e.g. BA, BS, BSN, BSW) Major Required: Requires successful completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program Preferred: Requires successful completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program Experience Required: One to two years Preferred: Two to three years Skills Required: Ability to use office related computer software; Possess knowledge of radiation protection and safety Preferred: Ability to use office related computer software; Possess knowledge of radiation protection and safety Licensure/Certifications Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or CNMT in the specialty(ies) as appropriate/MRT Preferred: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or CNMT in the specialty(ies) as appropriate/MRT --ACCOUNTABILITIES ESSENTIALUtilizes innovative customer service techniques to provide apositive patient care experience for the patient and their family.score: N/AActs professionally in all dealings with internal and external customers topromote a working environment that focuses on the patient experience and notoperational rivalries or roadblocks to care.-- Establishes and maintainslines of communication with all other staff members and radiologist to insurean effective and harmonious working environment.-- Communicates effectivelywith patients and their families about the procedure to be performed in orderto obtain information and to offer reassurance.----score: N/ACoordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include invivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurementinstrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma andapparatus for in vitro counting.score: N/ACalibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration topatients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits.Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicatinginstrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studiesand radioactive decay. Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.score: N/AProcess computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructedSPECT images.score: N/APerform Nuclear Cardiology studies including image acquisition, processing andmonitoring patient vital signs. Perform EKG prep, tracing and monitors forobvious change during cardiac studies. Assist in quality assurance programrelating to calibration and maintenance of equipment. Act in a team leadercapacity. Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns,residents, fellows).score: N/AAssists in the development and evaluation of new procedures and techniques tomeet the needs of specific protocols as required.----Consult withphysician concerning the application of nuclear medicine procedures andtechniques. score: N/AOTHERPerforms other duties as assigned tomeet the organization`s needs. Additional Information Requisition ID: 2020-R0277378 Schedule: Part-time Shift: Variable Market: CHI St. Joseph Health

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