Aya Healthcare
divh2Nuclear Medicine Technologist/h2pPerforms therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation./ph3Job Responsibilities and Requirements/h3pstrongPrimary Responsibilities:/strong/pulliMaintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic images./liliPositions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately./liliOrders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols./liliFollows radiation safety procedures and guidelines./liliEnsures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality correct lead markers and patient data/history)./liliEnsures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate./liliAssists in maintaining a clean and orderly department./liliWorks in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongEducation:/strong Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program./ppstrongExperience:/strong No experience required./ppstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/pulliConstant standing and walking./liliFrequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more)./liliFrequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication./liliFrequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc./liliFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs./liliFrequent lifting/moving of patients./liliFrequent reaching gripping and keyboard use/data entry./liliOccasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs./liliOccasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors./liliOccasional bending stooping squatting twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements./liliRare kneeling and sitting./lipstrongRequired Professional License and/or Certifications:/strong/ppState of Work Location: Illinois/pulliBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)/liliAnd Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)/liliOr ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)/liliAnd Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/liliOr Radiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/li/ulpState of Work Location: Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin/pulliBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)/liliAnd Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)/liliOr ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)/li/ulpstrongBenefits:/strong SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs./ppPaid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)./ppFlexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday./ppUpfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members./p/ul/div