Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Saint Louis

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis\n

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PRN\n

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Job Highlights:

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Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

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• Department: Imaging - Nuclear Medicine

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• Schedule:​ PRN as needed

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• Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program. The ARRT-N or CNMT credential is required within 6 months of hire.

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Apply today! SSM Health-We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

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Job Summary:

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.\n

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.

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• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.

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• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.

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• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

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• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

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• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

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• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

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• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

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• Performs other duties as assigned.

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\n EDUCATION

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• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program

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\n EXPERIENCE

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• No experience required

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Constant standing and walking.

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• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

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• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

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• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

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• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

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• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

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• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

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• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

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• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

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• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

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• Rare kneeling and sitting.

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REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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\n State of Work Location: Illinois

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• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

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• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

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• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

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\n State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

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• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)\n

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Job Type:

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Department:

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\n\n Scheduled Weekly Hours:\n0\n

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