Nuclear Med Technologist

OverviewCHI Saint Joseph Medical Group now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health includes 275 providers delivering quality care to patients across 88 locations in central and eastern Kentucky. Our full service network delivers a variety of Primary Care Services including Family Internal Geriatric and Pediatric Medicine in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.ResponsibilitiesWe Are Offering an up to $15,000 Bonus

Job Summary / Job Purpose

Provides health care services, applying Radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.

Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.

Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.

Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.

Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.

Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.

Attends all KYOne Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.

Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.

Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.

Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

Other duties as assigned.

KentuckyOne Health Core Expectations

At KentuckyOne Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence at work by:

Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit

Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

Working together as a team to achieve our goals

Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback

Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

Using our resources wisely

Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of KentuckyOne Health.

Core Job Competencies

Core KentuckyOne Health Behaviors :Skills, Knowledge or Abilities .Takes initiative to proactively address issues and seek solutions when opportunities and challenges are presented.Ensures quality care by being attentive to detail, addresses potential safety concerns, and follows our Error Prevention Techniques as outlined by KYOne.Maintains patient confidentiality.Demonstrates integrity by being open and honest in all communications.Language Ability:Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.Reasoning Ability :Is accountable for actions, taking full responsibility for the conduct and results of own work.Adapts approach to situation and appreciates the difference in other’s perspective.Committed to Service Excellence to ensure our patients receive the best patient experience.Works to maintain a positive team relationship with co-workers.QualificationsEducation / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):. Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology (N), ORCertification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire into position. State of Kentucky License required. BLS within 30 days of employment.Pay Range$31.92 - $47.57 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.