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- Education reimbursement
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- Paid time off
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
- Life insurance coverage
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Nuclear Medicine Tech Part Time Flex Hours - Waterloo, United States - Trinity Health Corporation
Description
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurodiagnostic tests. Prepares test results for physician interpretation.
Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.
What you will Do:
Performs quality control procedures on cameras, computers, calibrators, and survey meters.
Prepares radionuclides for administration to patients
Interviews patient to ensure correct identification and pharmaceutical for correct procedure and provides patient education.
Administers radioactive pharmaceutical to patient through IV injection.
Performs nuclear medicine dynamic and static imaging procedures on patients.
Processes study using computer analysis, sending images for interpretation via a network transfer
Provides communication of information about Nuclear Medicine study to the Radiologist.
Maintains records needed to ensure that licensure by regulatory agencies.
Performs various tasks associated with receiving, processing, distributing, storing, and disposing of radioactive materials.
Maintains ALARA for self and patients.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure appropriate and timely patient examination.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:
Birth-28 days: Neonate
1-18 Months: Infant
18 Mo-3 Yrs: Toddler
3-6 Yrs: Pre-School Aged
6-12 Yrs: School-Aged
12-18 Yrs: Adolescents
18-65 Yrs: Adults
65+ Yrs: Geriatrics
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Hours/Schedule:
20 hours per week
Hours are flex
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a nuclear medicine technology formal education that is recognized by the ARRT or NMTCB. Licensure by the State of Iowa Public Health Radiation Safety division required. BLS. Mandatory Reporter.
High language, high math, high reasoning ability.
Personal computer skills required.
Ability to perform multiple simultaneous tasks. IV injection skills preferred. Ability to communicate with patients in a caring, compassionate manner. Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to blood and body fluids
Exposure to low-level ionizing radiation
Exposure to mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley.
With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.