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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Relief – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Relief

Shift:

• Monday-Friday day shifts available for pickup.

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

                 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204 

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Operates radiation detection imaging equipment  and administers radionuclides to patients.  Checks quality of radionuclides purchased.  Monitors contaminated articles to ensure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.  Keeps a record of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing radionuclide.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Rotates “on-call” status.

·         Orders supplies.

·         Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.

·         Follows the AIDET model(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank)

·         Follows “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.

·         Observes strict precautions in handling radionuclides to safeguard against over exposure to radiation.

·         Monitors contaminated articles and bed linens of patients using Geiger counter to insure that radioactivity is not spread to unaffected persons.

·         Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

·         Follows all Nuclear Medicine Policies/Procedures.

·         Operates Cerner proficiently, troubleshooting problems with orders and makes corrections within scope or user level.

·         Keep records of tests conducted, test results, and use and disposition of radionuclide and body products containing them.

·         Attend in-services and maintain continuing education requirements..

·         Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.

·         Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders, and makes corrections within scope of user level.

·         Operates Dose Calibrator to measure concentration of radionuclides in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use of physicians in diagnosing patient illnesses.

·         Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patient.

·         Operates Gamma cameras to measure radionuclide concentrations and to record visual representations of the radionuclide concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.

·         Provides patient transportation when needed.

·         Documents on communication white board and schedule log sheet.