Perform high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT images on patients while ensuring excellent care
Order appropriate doses of radionuclides per patient
Start IV lines or perform straight stick venipuncture for isotope injections
Administer radionuclides safely and effectively
Explain test procedures to patients and address their concerns
Monitor patient well-being during exams and respond to discomfort
Maintain a nuclear medicine information system and regulatory reports
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages
Health Savings Accounts with employer funding
Wellness dollars offered
401(k) Employer Match available
Free services at imaging centers for immediate family
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
You Will:
Performs high quality nuclear medicine and/or positron emission tomography/computed tomography images on patients while providing excellent care.
Assures proper dose of radionuclides are ordered for each patient.
Starts intravenous lines or performs straight stick venipuncture for isotope injection.
Administers radionuclide in a safe and effective manner.
Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients, guiding them through a sometimes-difficult process by gently talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
Monitors patients' well- being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
Maintains a nuclear medicine information system for all patient dosing, calibration, receiving and disposition, and all regulatory reports required by the RAM license.
Under the direction of the radiologist, administers radiopharmaceuticals to detect or treat diseases using radioisotopes.
Demonstrates a high level of competency and ensures team members are safeguarding patient property and Patient Health Information.
Responsible for safeguarding on-site medications following Company policies, procedures, and any legal requirements and ensures employee adherence to on-site medication policies
Demonstrates and ensures team members a high level of respect for company property, including any cash and patient financial information on-site or on patient portals.
Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.
Demonstrates high-level respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions, including team members' interactions with one another.
Demonstrates ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting, and ensures team members adherence to the same expectation.
Demonstrates and exhibits the behavior that fosters an environment that is nurturing and ensures cooperative and collaborative working relationships.
If You Are:
Passionate about patient care and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
You demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.
You have a structured work-approach, understand complex problems and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
To Ensure Success in This Role, You Must Have:
Must have current ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification.
State Nuclear Medicine License.
Must have experience working in a high-volume setting.
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must have BLS certification
We Offer:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages.
Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
Wellness dollars
401(k) Employer Match
Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.
Pay Range: $64.00-$85.00 Per Hour
About RadNet
RadNet, Inc. is the leading national provider of freestanding, fixed-site diagnostic imaging services in the United States based on the number of locations and annual imaging revenue. RadNet has a network of 332 owned and/or operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. In addition, RadNet provides radiology information technology solutions, teleradiology professional services and other related products and services to customers in the diagnostic imaging industry. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has a total of approximately 8,000 employees.
