Nuclear Med Tech Clinic - Casual Opportunities

We’re looking for a Casual Nuclear Med Tech to support our Mayfair South (PET CT), Germantown and Good Hope locations. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility and extra hours that fit around your existing schedule. Position highlights: Minimum commitment of two shifts per month; Flexible scheduling based on availability and department needs.

Responsibilities

Competently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general, cardiac, therapy and PET/CT, if performed at assigned facility; Reviews patients medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy; Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters; Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration; Accesses other vascular access devices as determined by department training and need; Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials; Understands and implements ALARA measures; Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses; Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments; Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images; Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into radiology information system, documents billing codes; Identifies equipment performance issues and performs quality assurance tests and calibration; Serves as technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served

Requirements

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to be obtained within 1 year; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required; Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field; No experience required; Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and radiation safety; Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157; Competent in IV and venipuncture; Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; Ability to lift up to 20 lbs over the head; Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force; Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have clear speech, vision and hearing; Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job