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Nuclear Med Tech Advent Health Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 

• FT Days, 40 hours/week

Shift:

• Varied start times potential of 0630-1500, 0700-1530, 0730-1600- depending on if they are on call
• Weekend call every 4th week & covers 1 holiday/year
•  So, hours are 0630-0730 start to 1500-1600 end times varied

 

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

                 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

 

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

 

 

The role you’ll contribute:

Operates radiation detection imaging equipment and administers radionuclides to patients.  Checks quality of radionuclides purchased.  Monitors contaminated articles to ensure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.  Keeps a record of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing radionuclide

 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Rotates “on-call” status.

· Orders supplies.

· Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.

· Follows the AIDET model(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) 

· Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.

· Observes strict precautions in handling radionuclides to safeguard against over exposure to radiation.

· Monitors contaminated articles and bed linens of patients using Geiger counter to insure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.

· Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

· Follows all Nuclear Medicine Policies/Procedures.

· Operates Cerner proficiently, troubleshooting problems with orders and makes corrections within scope or user level.

· Keep records of tests conducted, test results, and use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing them. 

· Attend in-services and maintain continuing education requirements..

· Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.

· Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders, and makes corrections within scope of user level.

· Operates Dose Calibrator to measure concentration of radionuclides in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use of physicians in diagnosing patient illnesses.

· Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patient.

· Operates Gamma cameras to measure radionuclide concentrations and to record visual representations of the radionuclide concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.

· Provides patient transportation when needed.

· Documents on communication white board and schedule log sheet.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience

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LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· ARRT in Nuclear Medicine ARRT (N) and/or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

· Kansas State License (LRT)

· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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