Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Description Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist! At Wesley Healthcare, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated professional like you to be a part of our Imaging team. Join us in our efforts to better serve our community!Position Summary: Performs Imaging studies of various parts of the body to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injury.A few responsibilities of our Nuclear Medicine Technologist include:
  • Positions and prepares patients for exams according to the type of procedure to be performed
  • Assesses patients throughout procedures and responds to patient needs as appropriate
  • Completes appropriate documentation for each study performed, including all computer and PACS functions
  • Participates in quality control and assessment activities on a daily basis
  • Handles radiopharmaceuticals to include storage, dosage preparation/calculation, administration, and disposal
  • Performs quality control, equipment calibration, and equipment maintenance procedures according to standard operating procedures
  • Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department
  • Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care and practices identifying opportunities for improvement through collaboration
  • Performs all other duties as assignedRequired Job Qualifications include:
    • Current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through the American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
    • Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
    • One year of experience in the Nuclear Medicine environment
    • Demonstrated computer skills
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
    • Knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals One of the most experienced and comprehensive medical centers in Kansas! Wesley Medical Center is the hospital of choice for thousands of people in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Their preference for Wesley extends well beyond the high quality medical services Wesley offers. It also includes the spirit of intensive caring that inspires and guides everyone who works at Wesley Medical Center. Wesley Medical Center is an acute care center, level I trauma center and licensed for 760 beds and 102 bassinets. As a leader in overall recommend care, Wesley treats more than 24,000 patients annually and delivers more than 6,000 babies - more than any hospital in a 13 state region! Wesley Healthcare owns and operates Wesley Medical Center, Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER, Wesley Children's Hospital, Wesley West ER, Wesley Derby ER and multiple WesleyCare clinics.If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
      

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