Nuclear Med Tech•$10,000 sign on bonus Full Time Hermiston, Oregon Day 36 Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday USD $44.10/Hr. USD $73.84/Hr. Job Description Overview Employer paid benefit premiums•Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Compensation:

$44.10•$73.84•$10,000 sign on bonus

Schedule:

3/12's/

Fri, Sat, Sun/Day Shift Job Title:

Nuclear Med Tech Department:

Diagnostic Imaging Reports to:

Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Assistant Manager Definition of Position:

Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:

Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures: Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Select and operate radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures. Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions. Venipuncture Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction. Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions. Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals. Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area. May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area. Understands and applies patient relations skills. Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification. Accomplishes other duties as assigned. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Qualifications:

Education:

Required:

Associate or bachelor's degree from nuclear medicine accredited program.

Preferred:

NA Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:

Required:

OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist. Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

NA Experience:

Required:

None.

Preferred:

Minimum of 2 years' experience.

Other:

NA 36 Hours USD $44.10/Hr. USD $73.84/Hr. 01-7030 Diagnostic Imaging Day