Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Full Time - 36 Hours A Week - Jefferson City, MO

HOURS: 7:00 AM -3:30PM with one day off every other week. Rotating call and holidays

DEPARTMENT: Nuclear Medicine

WORK LOCATION: Jefferson CIty, MO

SALARY: $32.82 - $53.57

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE:

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will provide Nuclear Medicine imaging services to patients while departmental expectations are met and sustained. This role will demonstrate a commitment to service, hospital values, and professionalism. Maintain patient confidentiality and provide excellent customer service to patients and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Articulate a precise understanding of how data flows in and out of the modality work area. Be attentive to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with the management team on ways to improve the department in general and the facility overall.

Seek ways to improve systems and services. Assist with the education and instruction of student technologists and all others rotating through the area to learn. Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing Nuclear Medicine work assignments in an ethical manner.

Maintain integrity of equipment with careful manipulation at all times. Adhere to NRC and state safety regulations and standards. Demonstrate ability to perform routine quality controls for imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices.

Assist the Medical Physicist in performing additional quality assurance testing as needed. Administer nonradioactive pharmaceuticals required in conjunction with nuclear medicine imaging, according to hospital and facility procedures, under the guidance of the Radiologist. Demonstrate sustained ability when interacting with patients, to follow the AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation, and Thank You). Ensure confidentiality of all patient information is maintained. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possess strong interpersonal communication skills while exhibiting knowledge. Ability to work as a team or individually.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision over Student Tech Assistants and students performing clinical rotations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a nuclear medicine program or degree. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in nuclear medicine. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.

This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS:

This position is considered safety sensitive. This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.