Nuclear Medicine Technologist (H)

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  EDUCATION
  • Associate's degree
    EXPERIENCE
    • No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      • Constant standing and walking.
      • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
      • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
      • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
      • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
      • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
      • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
      • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
      • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
      • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
      • Rare kneeling and sitting.Required
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Customer Service

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