Job Information
SSM Health Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Madison, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Nuclear Medicine
· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule: Full time days 40 hours/week
· Pay Range starts at: Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM St. Mary's - Madison, WI
relocation available *
*qualified external candidates only
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:
4204000007 Nuclear Medicine
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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