Job Requirements Job Description$25,000 Sign On BonusJob DescriptionNuclear Medicine Technologist, $25,000 Sign on Bonus
*Bonus applies to non-umms employees
Overview Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with radioisotope and radiation detection methods.
Key Responsibilities - Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in one location across all patient types. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to perform patient imaging procedures using nuclear medicine instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Selects accurate technical factors and appropriateness on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
- Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
- Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, quality assurance, positioning and patient care skills. Ensures safety and security in the storage and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
- Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
- Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
- Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
Work Experience QualificationsEducation - Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Experience Licensures/Certifications - Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)
- Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MD
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Preferred Education Experience Licensures/Certifications - Licensed Radiographer - State of MD
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCT
Benefits Schedule:- Monday-Friday: 6:30am -3pm or 7am-3:30pm
- Weekday call until 10pm; Weekend on call 7am-10pm
- Holiday on Call
Compensation:Pay Range: $37.55 - $56.35
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
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