Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: University Medical Center
Location: Henderson
Posted on: November 18, 2020

Job Description:

Position Summary EMPLOYER PAID PENSION PLAN OF 29.25% OF YOUR ANNUAL SALARY GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE Position Summary: Provides nuclear medicine technology such as nuclear medicine imaging procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Job Requirement Education/Experience: Successful completion of an accredited program of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Licensing/Certification Requirements: A State of Nevada License in Radiology and valid American Registry of Radiological Technologist Certification in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements Certified in good standing with NMTCB and/or ARRT (N) Minimum of three (3) years working experience (Not Counting Clinical Training) Working experience in a high volume teaching medical center with emphasis on myocardial perfusion resting/stress exams (Treadmill / Dobutamine / Lexiscan) Experience with PLANAR and SPECT imaging Experience with an EHR (Electronic Health Record) Experience with PACS Ability to take call on a rotational basis Ability to work weekends and rotational holidays Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Federal and state regulations governing nuclear medicine procedures; nuclear medicine including radiation therapy; intravenous infusion; pharmaceuticals and chemistry; equipment including cameras and computers used in nuclear medicine; nuclear medicine imaging procedures; anatomy and physiology; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; infection control policies and practices; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency policies and procedures. Skill in: Operating equipment associated with nuclear medicine procedures; writing clear and concise reports; providing quality patient care; preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals; properly disposing of radiopharmaceuticals; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. MPUMCLV University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a benefits package that leads the market and includes: Employer Paid Pension Plan totaling 29.25% of your annual salary Vestment in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short term sick leave), etc. Eligible employees shall accrue CAL at the following rates. Part-time accrual is based on the number of paid benefit hours. Length of Service Rate of Accrual per 80 hours worked Days per year (based on 8-hour day) 0 – 12 months 0-90 days > 3.077 hours Upon completion of the 90th day of employment, the employee's CAL bank will be credited with an additional 12 hours. 91 days – 12 months > 5.2769 hours Upon completion of the twelfth month of employment the employee's CAL bank will be credited with an additional 80 hours. 27 days 13 months – 48 months 8.3077 hours 27 days Credit Union Eligibility 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan Nevada has no State Income Tax No Social Security Deduction UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 01 (NuclearMT-Req) Have you successfully completed an accredited program of Nuclear Medicine Technology? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid State of Nevada License in Radiology? Yes No 03 Please select the certification you have. SELECT AS MANY AS APPLY. Certified in good standing with NMTCB Certified in good standing with ARRT (N) None of the Above 04 The successful candidate for this position must be able to take call on a rotational basis and work weekends and rotational holidays. Can you meet this requirement? Yes No 05 Do you have at least three (3) years working experience in performing nuclear medicine imaging (not counting clinical training)? Yes No 06 What best will you describe your experience relevant to this position? SELECT AS MANY AS APPLY. Working experience in a high volume teaching medical center with emphasis on myocardial perfusion resting/stress exams (Treadmill / Dobutamine / Lexiscan) Experience with PLANAR and SPECT imaging Experience with an EHR (Electronic Health Record) Experience with PACS None of the Above 07 (All-Req) I understand that my answers to the Supplement Questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must back them up by stating clearly those relevant experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application in order to be qualified. Yes, I understand and will include those relevant experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application. Required Question

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