What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - NUCLEAR MEDICINE position at Aspirus Health?
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, Portage, WI
Occasional day hours as needed, primarily Monday - Friday
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, administers radioactive materials to perform imaging and dynamic function studies necessary to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Prepares radioactive isotopes, operates Nuclear Imaging, and performs a variety of nuclear tests. Comply with performance measures/activities to ensure that patient/customer satisfaction results are consistently maintained. Complies with and participates in maintaining an environment which supports our philosophy, mission, and values.
Experience/Qualifications
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine standards and practices is normally acquired through graduation from a formal Nuclear Medicine program approved by ARRT or NMTCB.
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience in nuclear medicine imaging is beneficial to enhance and develop skills preferred but not required.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB
- Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nuclear techniques, procedures, and equipment such as planar imaging, S.P.E.C.T. imaging, nuclear cardiology and computer processing.
- Demonstrates mature judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions with a minimum of supervision.
- Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality regarding the operation and interaction of the department and the hospital.
- Site specific competencies in protocols, equipment, computer systems and applications.
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. We are proud to deliver a comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs to patients, close to home. Our state-of-the-art hospital and clinic are home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Birthing Center and more for all of a family's needs. On the Portage Campus you will also find the Tivoli Community, a welcoming and modern Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). New in 2016, The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, is the home of La Vita, a medically integrated fitness center. Aspirus Divine Savior also offers two regional clinic locations: The Portage Clinic and Oxford Clinic. To learn more about Portage click the following link: Portage, WI
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* CNMT-OR-ARRT(N)