Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN
Occupations:
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsNuclear TechniciansRadiologic Technologists and TechniciansNuclear Monitoring TechniciansMagnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsIndustries:
Outpatient Care CentersGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsCommercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)Other Residential Care FacilitiesNuclear Medicine TechnologistAt Amen Clinics Inc./Mindworks Innovations Inc. our vision is bold: to be known as the best brain and mental health company in the world. Every member of our team plays a vital role in making that vision a realitydelivering exceptional care, advancing innovation, and changing lives every day.At Amen Clinics, Inc/Mindworks Innovations Inc. we're proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means every employee is also an ownersharing in the success and growth of the organization. As part of our team, you won't just be contributing to our missionyou'll be building long-term value for yourself and your future. Ownership isn't just a benefit here; it's a mindset we bring to everything we do.The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an individual who can work in a fast paced, high volume clinic who is efficient, patient and compassionate. The ideal candidate will have a proven history working well with children and adults, well-organized and able to carry out patient studies as well as patient dosing and daily camera and hot lab QCs. With no generator on premises, the clinic receives unit doses from an outside nuclear pharmacy making efficiency a key trait.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Responsible for performing brain SPECT scans, as well as related general quality assurance proceduresPerforming brain SPECT scansPatient preparation of IVPreparation of patient dosesAdministration of patient dosesProcessing and printing scan images before end of work dayAdministration of testing protocolsMaintain Odyssey hard driveMaintain an accurate and up to date log bookPerform daily quality control on camerasPerform all hot lab dutiesDaily constancy with two sourcesDaily surveysWeekly wipe testsOrder correct number of isotope vials a day prior to scansMaintain all required documentationPerform semi-annual sealed source leak testPerform quarterly dose calibrator linearity testsPerform annual geometry and accuracy test on dose calibratorManage medical supplies inventoryQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Current Nuclear Medicine Technologist License in applicable stateAbility to work efficiently with large patient volumes in a fast paced environmentCapable of working with challenging patientsAbility to communicate technical information to general publicTime management and organization and ability to work independently and within a team are critical.Empathy, emotional stability, ability to relate well to others, good communications skills and above all genuine care and regard for the patient are requiredFamiliarity with brain imaging a plusFamiliarity with Picker Prism 3000 system a plusPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Frequent typing and viewing of a computer screenFrequent sitting for long periods of timeFrequent use of hand and fingers with machines, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, scanner and telephoneFrequent hearing, listening and speaking by telephone and in personOccasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop or bendOccasionally required to lift objects up to 15 lbs. with ability to lift multiple times per dayWork Environment:The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level is usually moderateWork indoors in temperature-controlled environment