Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior ($10,000 Incentive)
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Eligible for $10,00 sign on bonus (for external
candidate only)
Under direct and indirect supervision, assists nuclear medicine
physician in performance and evaluation of clinical procedures in
the Nuclear Medicine service area.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures and radiopharmaceutical
therapy. Positions patients and provides immobilization means and
patient counseling as required. Selects protocols that result in
optimum imaging for each individual patient. Reviews orders with
peers and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered
Nurses as needed. Schedules patient studies as required. Ensures
correct study is scheduled and interacts with appropriate
reception, department, or hospital staff to effect proper and
timely arrangements. Maintains daily records of exams
performed.
Follows all National Patient Safety Goals. Receives and double
identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing
the study ordered. Ensures accuracy of information and data entry,
while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Captures
required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
Screens patients for contraindications.
Performs appropriate receipt surveys of radioactive materials.
Verifies orders are correct. Logs receipt information
appropriately. Stores materials consistent with safety regulations.
Confirms integrity of radiopharmaceutical. Prepares kit products
and performs blood/radiopharmaceutical compounding in accordance
with accepted techniques and official standards. Records
utilization of all radioactive materials appropriately. Calculates
and labels patient doses accordingly.
Administers radiopharmaceutical dose by prescribed route
(intravenously, orally or by inhalation). Prepares floor stock
medications.
Assists licensed physician in therapeutic application of
radionuclides. Assures correct radiopharmaceutical is prepared in
prescribed dosage. Obtains verification by licensed physician.
Maintains radiation safety procedures during preparation and
administration of dosage. Assists physician in supplying proper
radiation safety instructions to patient, patients family, and
hospital staff. Assists physician and/or Radiation Safety Officer
in conducting radiation surveys of designated areas.
Performs data processing and data analysis. Uses necessary data
manipulations to achieve desired product of imaging procedure.
Following physician approved protocols. Prepares images for
Radiologist interpretation and transmits images to the Diagnostic
Imaging PACS system.
Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and
devices. Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.
Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
Provides service-oriented communication with patient. Explaining
procedure. Answering questions. Emphasizes a personalized,
individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient
transport at end of procedure.
Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients,
family members, and hospital staff as required. ensures appropriate
safety precautions are followed. Applies appropriate measures
(ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure. Captures and
records radiopharmaceutical dose delivered during the
procedure.
Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or
Rapid Response Team situations. Maintains all materials needed and
linen supply on daily basis. Maintains general order and
cleanliness of room assigned.
Accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student
technologists during their clinical assignments. Rotates and shares
on call responsibilities for Nuclear Medicine. Orients and trains
(mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as
needed.
Pursues ongoing continuing education.
Attends departmental meetings and/or in-service presentations as
needed or required. Reads and initials minutes of such meetings
when excused absence precludes attendance.
Manages bio-hazardous and radioactive waste. Disposes waste as
required and maintains appropriate documentation.
Complies with radiation protection policies of institution, local,
state, and federal agencies. Uses personal monitoring devices
appropriately. Uses proper shielding techniques to reduce radiation
exposure. Performs surveys at regular intervals to determine
radiation or contamination in work area. Performs decontamination
procedures in appropriate manner. Identifies and stores
contaminated material in accordance with regulations. Maintains
appropriate documentation of these actions. Consults with Radiation
Safety Officer as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum one (1) year (2,080 hours) general radiology experience as
a registered technologist, including experience or successful
completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job)
in area of specialty, if applicable.
Minimum two (2) years (4,160 hours) nuclear medicine technology
experience.
Education
Associates degree in a diagnostic imaging related field.
Graduate of Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist program or two
(2) years of directly related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine
Technology Certification Board OR American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Nuclear Medical Technologist Certification (Hawaii) required at
hire
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
Experience in radiopharmaceutical management and radionuclide
therapy administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum three (3) years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist
experience.
Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology.
Demonstrated knowledge of SPECT and nuclear cardiology imaging.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior ($10,000 Incentive)
LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii
REQNUMBER: 1220614
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified
applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered
for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local
laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or
disability status.
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