Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Assignment Category: PRN
• Job Shift: Day Job

Join our team as a PRN, day shift, Nuclear Medicine Technologist at INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital in Enid, OK.

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• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is looking for a committed caregiver to join our team. 
• Working PRN at INTEGRIS Health offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. 
• Join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.   

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITES:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides thorough processing of all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and is responsible for maintaining and complying with the guidelines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Orders and/or prepares the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals
• Performs highly technical nuclear medicine procedures and utilizes computers to process and manipulate patient data to attain exam results
• Maintains proper records to assure the department operates within the guidelines established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Records patient results on the proper media
• Performs quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine cameras, dose calibrators and well/probe counters
• Manipulates complex mathematical formulas to calculate decay of radiopharmaceuticals and their biological half lives, and compounds complex drug kits, which may follow difficult and precise patterns of production
• When working in the Mobile Nuclear Department may be required to drive Mobile Coach or other hospital vehicle to rural facilities to perform job duties.
• Daily exposure to low level radiation from sealed sources, patient doses, patient dose administration, and dosed patients in addition to occasional exposure to higher levels of radiation from the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Some exposure to patient blood, other bodily fluids and vector borne pathogens.
• Must be able to work in excess of 8 hours per day/40 hours per week and participate in the on call roster.
• May be required to wear universal protective clothing.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

• Gradation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Bachelor's degree

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ARRT-N (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY) OR NMTCB-NMT (NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECCHNOLOGY) within 12 months of hire

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.