Description

Department:

36315 Lexington Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

10

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

JOB SUMMARY: Performs diagnostic and therapeutic age appropriate Nuclear Medicine procedures by utilizing equipment and computers in accordance with accepted standards of practice and to administer radioactive material accurately in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (or Two-Year Professional Program) from an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with NMTCB or certificate eligible. Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or registry eligible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services. 2. Ensures readiness of equipment and supplies for procedures and emergencies. 3. Performs and assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams using skilled techniques and following prescribed safety regulations and established protocols. 4. Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and up-to-date departmental records and/or reports. 5. Coordinates activities with others to accomplish work objectives. 6. Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care. 7. Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours. 8. Minimizes radiation exposure and provides safety to patients/employees. 9. Prepares radiopharmaceutical compounds for patient administration. 10. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the specific age groups served when participating in patient care. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of clinical computer systems Ability to organize work activities through prioritizing and scheduling the appropriate manner WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works with highly technical and sensitive equipment Works with radioactive materials Exposure to moderate noise Provides patient care in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable and bloodborne diseases PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Nuclear Med Tech I - Dual Modality