Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

• Department: PET CT

• Schedule: PRN, Varied hours?

• PRN Rate: $40.00/hour

• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts?

• Location: St. Anthony Hospital - OKC

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our imaging roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries. Technologists must be registered and practicing in two or more modalities in one of the following combinations: Radiology and Sonography; CT and MRI; Radiology and MRI; Sonography (ABD/OB/Breast) and Mammography; General Sonography (ABD/OB) and Vascular Sonography (RVT/RVS); Vascular Sonography (RVT/RVS) and Echosonography (RDCS/CCI); Nuclear Medicine and PET; Nuclear Medicine and MRI.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work on average 30% of routine scheduled time in the non-primary modality.

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.

• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

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

• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

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

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.

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

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

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

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

• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

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

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

• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

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

• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

~~~ PET CT

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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