Position Summary:
Performs general nuclear medicine examinations, including on call services, therapeutic procedures and PET/CT patient exams in a hospital based, acute care environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduate of an Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program or equivalent.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in nuclear medicine or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
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American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire
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Preferred: One (1) year post-graduate work experience as a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
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Performs nuclear medicine quality control measures, patient exams and procedures as requested by the medical staff.
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Assists the Radiologists and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
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Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing and archival of exams and procedures
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Completes documentation for all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving and retrieval of exams.
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Verifies written/electronic orders and related health information to insure the timely performance and reporting of NM exams and procedures.
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Participates in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the hospital quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.
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Completes appropriate documentation for the administration, receipt/return, decay and disposal of radioactive materials in compliance for state and/or federal regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
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Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
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Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
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Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
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Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
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The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
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On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.
Physical Requirements
- Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
77346320 Nuclear Medicine
