PRN Nuclear Med Tech

Welcome. We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us. To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma or equivalent AND Completion of an accredited course in Nuclear Medicine Technology. 2. Must hold a West Virginia medical Imaging license. 3. Must be registered (or registry eligible) by the ARRT or NMTCB as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. If registry eligible, must pass boards within six months of hire. 4. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations. 2. Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients. 3. Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure. 4. Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable). 5. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies. 6. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure the performance of radiology services. 7. Assesses patients' needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph. 2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods. 3. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight. 4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to interact positively with patients, families and members of the Health Care team. 2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center Cost Center: 161 SRMC Nuclear Medicine Address: 400 Fairview Heights Road Summersville West Virginia