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Department: Nuclear Medicine Schedule: PRN as needed Pay Range starts at: $38/hour Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, MO Job Summary
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Job 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 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
Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program Experience
No experience required Physical Requirements
Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far. 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 Professional Licenses And/Or Certifications
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Or ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Or ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4204000002 Nuclear Medicine Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay instant access to earned pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Seniorities
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
role at
SSM Health MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Job Highlights
Department: Nuclear Medicine Schedule: PRN as needed Pay Range starts at: $38/hour Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, MO Job Summary
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Job 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 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
Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program Experience
No experience required Physical Requirements
Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far. 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 Professional Licenses And/Or Certifications
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Or ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Or ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4204000002 Nuclear Medicine Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay instant access to earned pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Seniorities
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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