Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job has advanced certification in nuclear medicine and assesses patients and safely performs routine nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.
New increased pay rates for imaging professionals!
Sign-On Bonus Available – Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates!
Referral Bonus Available – Up to $5,000 referral bonus available to eligible candidates!
Hours – Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts.

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV and administration of radiopharmaceuticals).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Leads departmental programs, protocol development, system standardization, competency validation, safety programs, accreditation, and quality/efficiency initiatives.
• Assists in the orientation and training of junior staff; provides feedback to annual staff evaluations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Required – Completion of an approved nuclear medicine program.
• Required – Registered in Nuclear Medicine by ARRT, NMTCB, ACR equivalent body or ICANL; registration eligible, registered within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license.
• Current unrestricted license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge
  
  Skills And Abilities
  
  (KSAs) – Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications; effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally; strong interpersonal skills; ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

New increased pay rates for imaging professionals. Sign-On Bonus – Up to $20,000. Referral Bonus – Up to $5,000.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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