Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Great Benefits

Nuclear Medicine Technician

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Nuclear Medicine Technician in Pryor, OK.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Hillcrest Hospital Pryor is a 48-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of health care services to the community, including emergency services, urology, ENT, gastroenterology, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and wound care.

Job Description

• Under the general supervision of the Imaging Supervisor, the incumbent must be able to perform nuclear medicine procedures, schedule procedures, initiate new procedures, transport patients, handle telephone calls for scheduling patients, and answer questions related to reports of exams.
• Must be able to handle patient support equipment, i.e., I.V. pumps, O2, etc.
• The incumbent helps clean rooms and equipment, orders supplies, assists physicians with invasive procedures, and administers basic CPR.
• The incumbent helps the supervisor in the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine department.
• The technologist must be a graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology/nuclear medicine and/or be registered or registry eligible.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of regulatory mandates for quality control. Incumbent must adhere to all DEQ regulations.
• The incumbent must be able to maintain a high standard of imaging.
• A thorough knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, anatomy, and positioning are essential for a quality exam.
• Must be able to handle multiple demands simultaneously and keep a helpful attitude toward patients, their families, office personnel, physicians, and associates.
• Must be able to coordinate patient prepping and scanning to maximize smooth patient flow.
• Must be able to help move patients when needed.
• Will participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department.
• The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned area.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical
• CNMT upon hire
• BLS upon hire
• Nuclear Medicine Training

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year of experience