Nuclear Med Technologist - Kearney, Nebraska, United States - CommonSpirit Health

Description

Overview:
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb.

At CHI Health Good Samaritan you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service.

Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Responsibilities:
$10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates

Full Time Opportunity

Day Shift


What you will do:
Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion

Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure

Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters

Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director

Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure

Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications


Qualifications:
Education

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Program

License and Certification

Certification by the American Registry of Technologists in Nuclear Medicine, the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Must hold a valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist License if working in the state of Nebraska

BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for position

Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities, while providing accurate deliverables in a timely fashion

Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects/assignments

Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills

Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members

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