- Location
- Presbyterian Hospital, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $66.64Summary:
Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining high standards of care. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
Transports patients to scanning room; prepares and maintains rooms. Explains procedure to patients.
Administers isotope dosage accurately following established departmental procedures; accurately records dosage administered. Observe patient during procedure and report any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
Schedules Nuclear Medicine exams to coordinate with other patient exams.
Performs Nuclear Medicine studies; determines appropriate isotope required; obtains patient history and reviews patient condition.
Maintains gamma cameras and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs quality control on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops, current literature, inservices and/or seminars. Attends meetings as required or requested.
Takes call for Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Qualifications:
Associate Degree
NM Nuclear Medicine Tech
Requires Completion of ARRT(N) or NMTCB Certification within 6 months after graduation.
Candidates who are selected for the position must sign an agreement to obtain this credential.
BLS required at time of hire.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.