Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float/Travel)

Description

DMS is the gold standard for delivering mobile imaging expertise and excellence. For more than 50 years, DMS has partnered with hospitals and health systems to deliver flexible, reliable mobile medical imaging solutions. The technologist operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images that assist physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. Visit our website to learn more about our remarkable company: https://www.dmshealth.com
 

We are  seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to be based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position may travel up to 100% of the time across our footprint. This includes floating between units for short and long-term assignments and for extended periods, depending on business needs.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing imaging procedures that meet the quality expectations of the patient, referring physician, and radiologist.
• Following the orders of the referring physician and protocols specified by the radiologist.
• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the physician order.
• Viewing images to ensure quality of pictures and transferring images to the Radiologist for interpretation and verifying the images and patient information arrived correctly.
• Explaining medical procedures to patients and answering any questions they may have.
• Following safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Monitoring and observing any unusual reactions patients may have to drugs.
• Maintaining detailed procedural records.
• Complying with safety and quality procedures and initiatives by strictly following safety policies, rules and safe work methods, making suggestions to support continuous improvements in safety, promptly correcting or reporting safety hazards or unsafe conditions, and promptly reporting injuries for timely diagnoses and medical treatment.
• This position requires travel up to 100% of the time. 
• Our standard work week is five days a week Monday-Friday, even if you aren't scheduled to work all five days. The position does not have a permanent fixed schedule because our route assignments are subject to change at any time. You will be required to work an alternative schedule within the region as needed to provide backup coverage for leaves of absences, vacations, unplanned absences, etc., on unscheduled days. 

In addition to providing patient care, mobile nuclear medicine technologists drive the mobile unit to customer locations. In these situations, the technologist is responsible for the maintenance of the truck which includes checking and maintaining the fire extinguishers, patient lift, smoke detectors and emergency lighting and scheduling and documenting preventive maintenance as necessary. Technologists inspect the truck before and after each trip and submit a report indicating truck conditions. Technologists maintain driver logs according to DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine 
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management, analytical, organizational, empathy, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Must be able to multi-task while maintaining great patient care as well as superior quality of exams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• The ability to work well independently with limited direct supervision
• PC proficiency to access internet websites, review on-line documentation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing

• CNMT or ARRT (N), CPR certified; CDL B endorsement and DOT annual physical certification, mandatory education provided by DMS, TB, State licensure if required, Flu, Covid and Hep B vaccinations as required.

Physical Demands 

• Stand, walk, sit, and kneel
• Climb Stairs
• Push and pull wheelchair
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.