What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Froedtert South, Inc.?
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Duties:
Under the supervision of a Radiologist, operates scanning and auxiliary equipment in order to perform all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with department and hospital policies. Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals.
- Operates all nuclear medicine equipment. Has the ability to troubleshoot nuclear medicine equipment, has the ability to position counter-balanced cameras with an approximate weight of 2000 pounds.
- Has the ability to access, enter and retrieve information for hospital-wide, departmental and camera computer systems.
- Processes and maintains standards of general quality control for all nuclear medicine films, performs appropriate record-keeping functions.
- Ability to schedule appointments, provide patient instructions, answer inquiries clearly, educate the patient and family regarding procedures.
- Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
- Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Minimum Requirements:
- 6 months – 1 year experienced preferred.
- Bachelors or Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology preferred
- Working knowledge of clerical procedures as they relate to scheduling, record maintenance and patient preparations.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.) certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (A.R.R.T.- N.M.) certification required.
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
Salary Range: $30.00 to $48.50/hr (based on experience)
- Evening and night shift differential
- Lead and Coordinator differential
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits available
- 403(b) company match available
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount program
- Competitive PTO
Salary : $30 - $49