Nuc Med Technologist

Description

Capitol Imaging Services is a dynamic and growing company with several locations. Our commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction means every member of our staff plays a vital role in a patient's journey towards healing.

We currently have an opening for a Full time Nuclear Medicine Technologist  at our Covington location.

The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a demonstrated ability to work at a fast pace; remains courteous with customers, patients, referring physician office personnel and employees. Someone who is dependable, mature, has a good work ethic, excellent attendance, maintains a professional attitude, is a team player.

 We offer competitive salary and benefits including:

• • Company provided life insurance, Short-term disability insurance
  • Additional optional employee, dependent and spouse Life and A D & D insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(K) With company match
  • PTO – paid time off
  • Paid holidays

• Verifies patient identification, confirms physician orders, obtains patient medical history/consent forms prior to performing any procedure.  Assures proper completion of all exams requested, proper labeling of all films and prompt release of all patients upon completion of the exam.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and proper handling of all diagnostic equipment.  Reports any equipment malfunctions or needed adjustments to their immediate supervisor.
• Ensures that the equipment rooms are kept clean and properly stocked at all times.
• Willingly accommodates all add-on requests with minimal disruption in daily schedule.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of all computer systems utilized within their work environment such as IDS, PACS and PenRad.
• Maintains communication and cooperation with radiologists and other ancillary departments regarding changes in protocol, scheduling of procedures, exams performed and patient flow.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and utilization of proper positioning, protocol and techniques to obtain a quality diagnostic image.  Identifies normal anatomy and/or unusual findings.
• Satisfies all requirements for federal, state and local regulatory agencies pertaining to the storing, handling and administering of radionuclides.
• Works in cooperation with the Radiation physicist and Radiation Safety Officer to maintain the daily, weekly, monthly and annual Nuclear Medicine quality controls as defined in the radiation safety manual.
• Reviews prior studies and reports that correlate with the current examination to ensure that special attention are paid to the area of interest in question.
• Consults with a radiologist regarding suspicious findings prior to releasing the patient so that a determination can be made as to whether or not additional testing is needed.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

   -     Skills in human relations

   -     Skills in oral and written communications

   -     Ability to operate computer peripheral equipment, diagnostic equipment, FAX, personal computer, photocopier, word processor

Education:

   -     ARRT preferred

Experience:

   -     1 year experience in radiology field

Certificate/License:

   -     Certification required

Physical Demands:

   -     Light physical effort (lift/carry up to l0 lbs)

   -     Occasional prolonged standing/walking

   -     Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

   -     Assists with lifting and moving patients

   -     Lifts supplies/equipment

   -     Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies                

   -     Manual dexterity and mobility

   -     Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Vision Requirements:

   -     Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

   -     Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

   -     Depth Perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships

   -     Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally

   -     Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus

Working Conditions:

   -     May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

   -     Exposed to hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues

   -     Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

   -     Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards

   -     May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances

   -     Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment

   -     Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

   -     Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

   -     Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

   -     Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

   -     Handles emergency or crisis situations

   -     May perform emergency care

   -     Subject to many interruptions

   -     Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

   -     Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

   -     Requires judgement/action which could result in death of patient

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

- Temperature Changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

-    As required by OSHA

Qualifications