PET SCAN - NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH

PET Scan - Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Rehoboth, Delaware

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Job Description:

• Perform diagnostic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.
• Review consultation requests, checking for special instructions from requesting physicians and consult with the Radiologist as necessary.
• Complete all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams.
• Pleasantly greet patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explain examination procedures to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrate a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Nuclear Medicine department.
• Prepare, calibrate, document accurately, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods.
• Perform in vivo and in vitro diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintain a daily activities log.
• Ensure appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Nuclear Medicine area.
• Monitor and report supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Perform visual preventive safety inspections and conduct daily quality assurance tests on all equipment.
• Identify any problems and communicate them to the immediate supervisor.
• Evaluate recorded images for technical quality and demonstrate anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards and effectively operate radiation detection equipment.
• Recognize emergency situations, initiate code procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed.
• Assure access to care by adding on exams whenever possible, coordinating efforts with other departments, and seeking alternatives when requested add-on is not possible.
• Verify correct order entry and supply charging.

Requirements:

• One year of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.
• ARRT-N or CNMT Nuclear Medicine Technology certification.
• Associates Degree in a related field.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Ability to lift patients up to 50 lbs.

Competencies:

• Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members.
• Able to withstand crisis situations.
• Has skills to provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records.

Professional Development:

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000.
• Access to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription).

Additional Benefits:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Long-Term Sick accrual.
• Employer Contribution Plan.
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full-Time employees.
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions.
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet Insurance.

Salary Range:

• Entry: USD $33.12/Hr.
• Expert: USD $51.34/Hr.