Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:  

The nuclear medicine tech provides information about both structure and function with every major organ within the body by the injection of radioactive materials. Under supervision of physician(s), he/she performs prescribed radiologic procedures requiring specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to a specified patient population. Prepares and administers various radiopharmaceuticals as appropriate to the nature of the procedures being carried out. Understands regulatory standards relating to the NRC and other compliance standards.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs full range of nuclear medicine dynamic, static, SPECT and imaging procedures. Studies to include cardiac imaging, bone scans, lung scans, cardiac blood pool, HIDA scans, Renal Scans, and other diagnostic scans utilizing gamma cameras, and/or stationary camera devices.

2. Understand patient imaging procedures preparations and acquisitions using radiation detecting instrumentation.

3. Maintain hot lab compliance, regulation, instrumentation, and security of radiopharmaceuticals.

4. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during procedures.

5. Maintains compliance with radiation safety policies/procedure and documentation requirements for receipt, disposal, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. Records maintained in nuclear medicine tracking system.

6. Provide post images data analysis and reconstruction for physician interpretation.

7. Identifies and ensures quality control measures for imaging and surveying equipment, dose calibrators and radiation safety monitors recording results.

8. Maintains flexibility as department grows, with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department manager.

9. Demonstrates age-specific competency for the following groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

10. Participate in after hour call coverage for emergency patient procedures from the hospital.

11. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

12. Completes all annual mandatory education requirements (including hospital, department, and job specific competencies).

13. Troubleshoots technical problems and works with the vendors to resolve problems that arise.

14. Attends the required number of staff meetings per department standard.

15. Has documented proof of current professional licensure and/or all required certifications.

16. Adheres to Patient Rights Policy and patient confidentiality standards.

17. Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner.

18. Accepts responsibility for his/her mistakes without placing blame.

19. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as a part of the department/team to facilitate the hospital and department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:  High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age or older. Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine program and registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Current BLS certification are required. 

Experience: 12 months of accumulated experience within the last 3 years in a comparable job classification required. 

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.  

Language/Communication:  Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.

Mental Capabilities:  Ability to problem solve and handle stressful situations.

Interpersonal:  Ability to work well with others.