Nuclear Med Technologist PRN - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

108d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Other (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment. Essential Job Functions • Administers radionuclide therapy. • Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures. • Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model • Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed. • Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame. • Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support. • Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements. • Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers. Imaging Procedures • Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed. • Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated. • Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. • Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. • Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed) (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
• 1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Administers radionuclide therapy.
• Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
• Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model
• Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
• Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
• Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees