Nuclear Med Tech Advent Health South Overland Park

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

• FT

• , M-F 7a-3:30p, but would be willing to discuss 4-10s.

Location: 

 South Overland Park  7820 W 165TH ST, Overland Park, 66223

 

The community you’ll be caring for:

When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated team at AdventHealth South Overland Park provides a full suite of medical and emergency services to communities in southern Johnson County. Our team of experts offer 24/7 emergency room services, ICU care, labor and delivery, cardiology care, surgical services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, imaging and more. The state-of-the-art hospital is connected to a medical office building with a full suite of medical services including internal medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, endocrinology and more. Join us and our commitment to helping patients feel whole for their whole life.

 

The role you’ll contribute:

Operates radiation detection imaging equipment and administers radionuclides to patients.  Checks quality of radionuclides purchased.  Monitors contaminated articles to ensure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.  Keeps a record of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing radionuclide

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Rotates “on-call” status.
· Orders supplies.
· Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.
· Follows the AIDET model(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) 
· Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.
· Observes strict precautions in handling radionuclides to safeguard against over exposure to radiation.
· Monitors contaminated articles and bed linens of patients using Geiger counter to insure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.
· Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
· Follows all Nuclear Medicine Policies/Procedures.
· Operates Cerner proficiently, troubleshooting problems with orders and makes corrections within scope or user level.
· Keep records of tests conducted, test results, and use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing them. 
· Attend in-services and maintain continuing education requirements..
· Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.
· Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders, and makes corrections within scope of user level.
· Operates Dose Calibrator to measure concentration of radionuclides in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use of physicians in diagnosing patient illnesses.
· Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patient.
· Operates Gamma cameras to measure radionuclide concentrations and to record visual representations of the radionuclide concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.
· Provides patient transportation when needed.
· Documents on communication white board and schedule log sheet.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience
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LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· ARRT in Nuclear Medicine ARRT (N) and/or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
· Kansas State License (LRT)
· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
· A new hire may begin employment provided the facility has the ability to facilitate the successful completion of the required AHA BLS program prior to any patient contact. This may be achieved using web-based training with voice-assisted manikin skills check off (ie: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program or Heartcode) or instructor-led training.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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