Nuclear Med Technologist Relief, South Overland Park

• Nuclear Med Tech Relief Advent Health South Overland Park** **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:** + Relief + This opening is for vacations/sick days. + One day a week consistently (if applicant desires) + If the individual wants, we have more hours with crosstraining at SMM as well Location: **South Overland Park** 7820 W 165TH ST, Overland Park, 66223 **The community you’ll be caring for:** When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated team at AdventHealth South Overland Park provides a full suite of medical and emergency services to communities in southern Johnson County. Our team of experts offer 24/7 emergency room services, ICU care, labor and delivery, cardiology care, surgical services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, imaging and more. The state-of-the-art hospital is connected to a medical office building with a full suite of medical services including internal medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, endocrinology and more. Join us and our commitment to helping patients feel whole for their whole life. **The role you’ll contribute:** Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be responsible for performing Radiographic Imaging procedures independently. Handles, prepares, calculates dosage and administers radionuclides and interventional medications under the direction of a radiologist or cardiologist. Maintains records in accordance with departmental and state requirements. Assists the radiation safety officer as needed. Responsible for patient transportation to imaging room. Will position patient appropriately to obtain quality diagnostic images that are delivered to radiologist for interpretation via PACS system by technologist. Responsible to assist Radiologist for any required procedure. Will perform clerical duties and assist in radiology department as needed. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Corporate Compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. **The value you’ll bring to the team:** **• Performs quality nuclear imaging exams using proper equipment along with radiation protection practices. To follow appropriate protocols. To verify prescriptions to ensure the proper test is being performed. Orders, prepares, calculates dosage and administers radionuclides and/or interventional medications as directed by a radiologist or cardiologist. Responsible for checking next day schedules to avoid any scheduling complications** **• Maintains records in accordance with the departmental policy and procedures as well as within state requirements including using the dose computer or paper tracking system. Maintain documentation for QA done on cameras and all other equipment including survey meters dose calibrators and glucose meter. Assist the radiation safety officer when needed** **• Uses computer to start and complete exams correctly** **• Sends images to PACS via standard workflow process. Enters all technical information relating to exam. Takes appropriate history that is documented on scanned requisition. Monitors online worklist during worked hours and at shift change** **• Performs direct patient care duties within technologist scope of practice. Transports, lifts, moves, and positions patients as needed to properly and safely complete exam. Will transport patients to and from the inside of the department along with escorting patients to other departments for testing** **• Performs basic patient care including monitoring of patient condition. Caring for patient comfort, safety, and privacy along with ensuring patient satisfaction. Obtains and documents patient history and explains procedures with effective communication and caring tone** **• Technologist will be responsible for understanding The Joint Commission regulations as it pertains to their area. Will maintain a clean, stocked, and compliant work area** **• Performs other duties as assigned** Qualifications **The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** **REQUIRED:** **•Associate’s degree from accredited program** **PREFERRED:** **•Bachelor’s degree from accredited program** **•One-year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist** **LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:** **• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists** **• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert** **• Nuclear Medicine Technology Cert Board** **• Nuclear Medicine Technologist** **LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:** **REQUIRED:** **•American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) and/or Nuclear** **Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) registration** **•State license in Nuclear Medicine if state applicable** **•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification** 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. **Category:** Radiology/Imaging **Organization:** AdventHealth South Overland Park **Schedule:** Per Diem **Shift:** 1 – Day **Req ID:** 25001702 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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