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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN 4

SSM Health, Madison, WI, United States


It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Nuclear Medicine Schedule: PRN meets PRN4 requirements Pay is flat rate of $70/hour $ Daily pay available! Location: Outpatient Mary's Hospital - Madison WI Job Summary: Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. * Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately. * Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. * Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. * Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). * Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. * Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department. * Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Associate's degree or completion of a Nuclear Medicine certification program EXPERIENCE * No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Constant standing and walking. * Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). * Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. * Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. * Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. * Frequent lifting/moving of patients. * Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. * Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. * Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. * Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. * Rare kneeling and sitting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) * And * Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) * Or * Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: DSMOC Nuc Med Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. * Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). * Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. * Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.