SSM Health
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN 4
SSM Health, Madison, WI, United States
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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
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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.