Nuclear Med PET Technologist
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
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Department:
Nuclear Medicine / PET
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Sign On Bonus:
$20,000 WITH >1 YEAR’S EXPERIENCE, $15,000 WITH
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Schedule: full time days
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Pay Range starts at: $34.23
Daily pay available!
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Location:
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand St. Louis, MO
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Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine physicians and Nuclear Medicine Manager, performs theragnostic and Y-90 procedures using diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides. Responsible for performing all types of PET imaging, providing appropriate patient care for the exams, and administering radiopharmaceuticals specific for PET imaging.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
1. Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures and
required
QA and QC tests. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 60%
Criteria
A.
Demonstrates
the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the
appropriate course
of action.
B. Responds to changes in workload using time to departmental advantage and conducts job duties
in accordance with
departmental standards.
C. Communicates technical information in a manner
appropriate for
the intended person (patient, coworker etc.) and reports any problems which may affect the outcome of a patient exam.
D. Mixes, assays,
records
and injects various radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and/or treatment of disease, with the aid of gamma cameras, computers, processors, dose calibrators, ventilation units, cardiac stress and monitoring equipment, and radiation survey meters.
E.
Maintains
all receipt, dispensation,
storage
and disposal records as required by NRC, Joint Commission, and the State of Missouri.
F. Assists in or performs “Hot Lab” duties: calibrations, assays, surveys, wipe tests, mixing,
deluting
, etc. and documenting all as required by the NRC, Joint Commission, and State Regulatory Agency.
G. Orders
radiopharmaceuticals,
kits
or other supplies.
H. Accepts responsibility and reports for standby call procedures as scheduled; response must be within 1 hour.
I. Assists the Clinical Instructor in supervising and instructing Nuclear Medicine Students in all areas of Nuclear Medicine practice.
J.
Demonstrate
ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner,
in order to
assure and promote a culture of safety.
2.
Observes
established departmental policies and procedures,
objectives
, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. (2, 3, 5, 6) 5%
Criteria
A.
Demonstrates
attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in any area of the facility.
B. Notifies supervisor when quality issues arise.
C. Uses protective equipment as needed.
3. Uses Hospital/Nuclear Medicine Information system
according
to
policy.
(2, 3, 4, 5) 5%
Criteria
A. Enters information correctly and
in a timely manner
.
B. Recognizes and reports computer malfunctions.
C. Provides training and direction to
co-workers
as necessary.
D. Follows HIPAA guidelines
regarding
access to and release of information.
4.
Participates
in continuing education. (2, 3) 5%
Criteria
A. Attends required .
B. Obtains 24 continuing education points every two years per ARRT Regulations.
C. Maintains BCLS
certification.
5. Attends meetings as
required
. (2, 3) 5%
Criteria
A. Attends staff meetings or reviews the minutes of the monthly meeting and signs off on in-service form.
B. Attends scheduled mandatory hospital meetings as requested by
supervisor.
6. Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control
policies.
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%
Criteria
A. Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
B.
Maintains
a safe, clean,
comfortable
and therapeutic environment for
patients/families/employees
in accordance with
hospital standards.
1.
Maintains
clutter free environment.
2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.
3. Adheres to dress code.
C. Reports risk management concerns.
D. Assumes responsibility for completing all annual
mandatory.
1. Safety/Fire
2. Blood Borne Pathogen
3. Hazardous Communication
4. TB
5. Department Specific
6.
Appropriate
Care (for clinical staff only)
E. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
7. Target 100: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering
timely
,
high quality
care in a courteous and respectful manner.
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
5%
Criteria
A.
Demonstrates
respect and compassion for our internal and external customers while delivering prompt, courteous service.
B. Recognizes the needs and expectations of our customers and considers the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, , , etc.
C. Demonstrates
team work
with other departments and co-workers.
D. Provides emotional support while
attempting
to alleviate fear and anxiety.
E. Dresses in a professional manner.
F. Answers questions in a knowledgeable fashion or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.
G. Works with other departments to provide services.
H. Discuss information in
private areas
only. Share information on a
need to know
basis, avoiding gossip.
8. Quality Improvement (QI)
:
Incorporates
Quality Assessment and one’s daily work.
(2, 5) 5%
Criteria
A. Wisely and responsibly
utilize
the resources within the facility.
B. Takes care of equipment and
report
problems to result in a longer usage life.
C. Recommends changes in practices to increase efficiency and
minimizes
waste to
supervisors.
D. Reviews departmental PI,
OA
and QC monthly during departmental meetings and by reviewing posted information.
E. Provides data to Radiology Coordinator for monthly Performance Improvement on a daily basis.
9.
Appropriate
Care:
Provides -appropriate care to:
_x_ Infant
_x_ Child
_x___
Adolescent
_
_x__
Adult
_
_x___
Geriatric
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%
Criteria
A.
Demonstrates
knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the of the patient served by the department.
B.
Demonstrates
the ability to assess and interpret specific data to
identify
patient needs.
C.
Utilizes
communication skills necessary to interpret specific response.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested
.
Rationale for Essential Functions
1. The performance of
this
functions
the
reason the job exists.
2. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.
3. This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.
4. This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.
5. Failure to perform this function may have
serious consequences
.
6. Exposure to blood borne
pathogens that
requires the use of protective equipment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two years
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Certification and registry eligible required.
Technologist
must be certified within 12
months
employment. Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (N). BLS
WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to blood and body fluid. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards subject to varying or unpredictable situations
occasionally subjected to irregular hours, subject to stressful situations. Deals directly with ionizing radiation with possible unknown exposure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand for and walk for
long periods
of time
Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus pounds. Ability to move or transfer patients
Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies.
Employee
________________________________________ Date ___________
Department Manager ________________________________ Date ___________
Department Medical Director __________________________ Date ___________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri
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)
State of Work Location: Illinois, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
N/A
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4204000037 Nuclear Medicine
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
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we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
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