• Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    Prime Healthcare (Kansas City, KS)


    Overview

     

    Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

     

    Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visitwww.providencekc.comor call 913-596-4000.

    Responsibilities

    We are seeking aNuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN), also referred to as a Nuclear Med Tech at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging procedures and therapeutic treatments using radioactive materials. They help in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions by providing valuable information about the structure and function of organs and tissues within the body using nuclear medicine imaging techniques. Their expertise in radioactive materials, imaging technology, patient care, and radiation safety contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in our hospital. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

     

    Shift’s Available: Days (No Weekends)

     

    Employment Type:Per Diem (PRN)

     

    Hours:Varied

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety

    + administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation

    + perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include

    + Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

    + Planar Scintigraphy

    + operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body

    + adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines

    + perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure optimal image quality and diagnostic accuracy, this may involve calibrating equipment, conducting quality assurance tests, and troubleshooting technical issues

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

    + current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required

    + one year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred

    + at least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred

    + knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment preferred

    + extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required

    + graduate of a program accredited by ARRT

    + current BCLS (AHA) required

    + proficient computer skills

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    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilityProvidence Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-KS-Kansas City

    ID2025-205011

    CategoryClinical Tech

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftDays

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt