Local Contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Oklahoma City, OK
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
5x8 hrs, Days

Facility Info:

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

4300 W Memorial Rd

Oklahoma City, OK  73120

Specialty:

Nuclear Tech

Shift:

9am-5pm

Job Description

Responsibilities Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and materials; calculates and administers doses under the direct supervision of a Radiologist. Calibrates equipment. Assesses patients understanding of exam and informed consent. Instructs and prepares patient for exams. Interacts professionally with patient/family. Performs diagnostic exams on patients as prescribed by physician. Assesses, evaluates and informs physician of changes in patients condition during testing. Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing exams. Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation emitted to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors. Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and disposal of radioactive materials. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.

Requirements:

1-2YRS+ Exp Working in Specialty 

1-2YRS+ Exp Working Only in Acute Care Setting 

ACTIVE BLS (AHA)

ACTIVE ACLS (AHA)

Graduation from approved school of Radiology Sciences with certification in nuclear medicine. Licensure: If practicing in Arkansas, a Nuclear Medicine Technologist License is required. Experience: Certification/Registration: NMTCB or ARRT(N) Registry or Registry eligible (Achieve registry within 2 months of eligibility)

HWS Benefits:

Referral Bonus (Up to $500) 

Weekly Pay 

Medical Insurance

401k Matching