Nuclear Medicine Technologist II Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Winston Salem)

Job Description

PRN position with per diem schedule Monday- Friday 7am-5pm with required on-call coverage at night and on weekends.

Administers diagnostic and therapeutic doses under the supervision of an Authorized User
Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam
Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies
Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed
Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse
Operates dose calibrators, computers, lab equipment and survey meters
Verifies the correct patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and validates proof of identity
Records medical history on requisitions
Records dose information, patient data, dates, views and other pertinent information on finished exams
Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed
Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images and/or measurements as instructed

Registered with NMTCB or ARRT (N)
Nuclear Medicine Technology and PET experience
Must meet all competency requirements of a Nuclear Medicine Tech I
Current BLS Provider Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance
May be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat and kneel in performing Diagnostic procedures
Vision and hearing for distances of at least 20 feet is necessary
Able to carry weights of up to 25 pounds while moving film jackets, supplies or equipment to work areas
Significant walking will be required as approximately 50% of work time will be standing
50% of work time will be operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other equipment requiring manual dexterity and use of the hands
Precision manual dexterity required for venipuncture and radiopharmaceutical administration

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program