Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Mobile Cardiology - Days

Job Description

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Mobile Nuclear Med Tech in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work Full-time, with our Mobile Nuclear Med team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides thorough processing of all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and is responsible for maintaining and complying with the guidelines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Orders and/or prepares the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals
• Performs highly technical nuclear medicine procedures and utilizes computers to process and manipulate patient data to attain exam results
• Maintains proper records to assure the department operates within the guidelines established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Records patient results on the proper media
• Performs quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine cameras, dose calibrators and well/probe counters
• Manipulates complex mathematical formulas to calculate decay of radiopharmaceuticals and their biological half lives, and compounds complex drug kits, which may follow difficult and precise patterns of production
• When working in the Mobile Nuclear Department may be required to drive Mobile Coach or other hospital vehicle to rural facilities to perform job duties.
• Reports to the Lead Nuclear Technician.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Daily exposure to low level radiation from sealed sources, patient doses, patient dose administration, and dosed patients in addition to occasional exposure to higher levels of radiation from the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Some exposure to patient blood, other bodily fluids and vector borne pathogens.
• Must be able to work in excess of 8 hours per day/40 hours per week and participate in the on call roster.
• May be required to wear universal protective clothing. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Gradation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor's degree
  
  

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ARRT-NMT (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY) OR NMTCB-NMT (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECCHNOLOGY) within 12 months of hire
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.