Position Summary:
Performs general nuclear medicine examinations, including on call services, therapeutic procedures and PET/CT patient exams in a hospital based, acute care environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program or equivalent.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in nuclear medicine or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
- American Heart Association BLS
- Preferred: One (1) year post-graduate work experience as a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Performs nuclear medicine quality control measures, patient exams and procedures as requested by the medical staff.
- Assists the Radiologists and other medical staff during exams and procedures.
- Performs ancillary duties as required to maintain proper distribution, billing and archival of exams and procedures
- Completes documentation for all information required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving and retrieval of exams.
- Verifies written/electronic orders and related health information to insure the timely performance and reporting of NM exams and procedures.
- Participates in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of the hospital quality indicators as described in the strategic plan.
- Completes appropriate documentation for the administration, receipt/return, decay and disposal of radioactive materials in compliance for state and/or federal regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
Schedule Requirements
- This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
- The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.