Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Louisville, KY
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift: Day Shift: 0830-1700 with callRequired: BLS, either CNMT or ARRT(N), state licensure at time of submittal. 

Schedule Notes:Shift: 0830-1700 with call Required: BLS, either CNMT or ARRT(N), state licensure at time of submittalSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -One year as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

The Nuclear Med Technologist utilizes imaging, computer, and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organization, and industry standards. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and image quality. Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, and educates and responds to the questions or concerns. Ensures age-appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education, and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques. Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training. Job Responsibilities: -Verifies the ordered exam and appropriateness utilizing assessment data and principles of growth and development. -Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients. -Position the patient and equipment to achieve the optimal images. -Utilizes imaging, computer, and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards. -Works with physicians to evaluate the images and determine whether or not additional images are needed. -AppIies radiation safety techniques and devices to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. -Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns. -Ensures age-appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development.  Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: [ "NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY", "PATIENT PREPARATION", "RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL ADMINISTRATION", "PATIENT POSITIONING", "DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING"] Additional Skills: [ "RADIATION SAFETY", "INFECTION CONTROL", "QUALITY CONTROL TECHNIQUES", "HUMAN ANATOMY KNOWLEDGE", "PHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE", "IMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENT", "PATIENT EDUCATION", "COMMUNICATION", "GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES"]Education: Required Education: -One of the following is required:--Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.--Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS -State Radiology Technologist License RAD. -CNMT or ARRT(N).