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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule & Incentives
This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
A full‑time position with a Monday- Friday rotating day shifts between 7am- 6pm - call required
Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
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The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
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The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
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The technologist can independently perform job functions.
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He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
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Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
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Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
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Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
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Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
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Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
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Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
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Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
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Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
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Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
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Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
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Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
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Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
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Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
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Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
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Uses critical thinking skills.
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Dialogs with patient/family.
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Asks clarifying questions.
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Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
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Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
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Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
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Preps the patient for the procedure.
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Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
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Maintains competency with venipuncture.
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Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
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Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
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Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
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Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
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Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
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Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
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Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
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Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
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Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
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Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
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Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
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Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.
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Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.
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Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
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Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
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Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
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Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
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Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
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Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
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Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
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Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
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Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
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Any other duties as assigned.
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Takes call when necessary.
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Associates Radiologic Technology
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All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
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ARRT Nuclear Technology or Cert Nuclear Med Tech
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Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) is required
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Minimum 1 year of Nuclear medicine experience is preferred
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Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
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The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
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Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
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Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
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Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
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Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
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Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
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Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
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Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
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The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.
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The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
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The technologist can independently perform job functions.
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He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.
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