Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN at Vail Health Hospital
Vail Health Hospital · Vail, United States Of America · On-site
- Office in Vail
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
- Performs all Nuclear Medicine and PET examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
- Complies with the State of Colorado for radiation safe practice in the handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, send completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Monitors supply inventory and notify appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low. Keep exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
- Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date.
- Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
- Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
- Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- 2 years of Nuclear Medicine experience required.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N)).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
- Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
Application Close Date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position.
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
