Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Imaging Nuclear Med - PRN
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Oct-24
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 196268
Description
Summary:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing diagnostic medical imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceutical and medical imaging equipment. Professional and departmental protocols are followed to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patient?s condition. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.
Responsibilities:
?Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. ?Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by Federal, State and Hospital policies. ?Documents daily all calibrations and flood films for all Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment, Dose Calibrator accuracy check, Hot Lab area survey, dispensed pharmaceuticals and radioactive source disposal. ?Practices safe handling of radio nuclides and radiation safety procedures at all times. ?Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, as prescribed by the Physician, by adhering to established procedures. ?Performs periodic quality control tests, documenting according to Hospital policies and procedures. ?Demonstrates adherence to the CORE Values of CHRISTUS Health. ?Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
?Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
?1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting required
?2 years of experience in a clinical Radiology setting is preferred
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.