NUC MED TECH II, NUC MED
Company: Sinai Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Department -HCH HCH NUCLEAR MEDICINE
- Job Category -Allied Health
- Shift -Days
- Schedule -Part Time
- Req #: -23564SAVE JOBAbout Sinai Chicago -Located on Chicago's
West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai
Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital,
Sinai Children's Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical
Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
-The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of
quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large
number of innovative, community-based health, research and social
service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and
passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in
our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers,
Sinai Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier
communities. -A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our
community
-Nuclear Medicine TechnologistResponsible for providing NM
procedures and delivery of service in accordance with department
policy and procedure as well as HFAP regulatory standards. Ensures
compliance with all Illinois Emergency Management Agency Division
of Nuclear Safety (IEMA) regulatory standards as applicable to NM.
Ensures daily reconciliation of Open Order Report. Responsible for
proper dispensing and disposal of radioactive material according to
IEMA Regulatory Standards.Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities of a Nuclear
Medicine Technologist. Performs diagnostic procedures according to
established policy and procedure. Administers radiopharmaceuticals
in accordance with all IEMA standards. Ensures that proper sterile
techniques are applied appropriately to prevent cross
contamination.
- Works directly with Radiologist in determining protocol for
both call related and unrelated procedures. Utilizes the
tele-radiology equipment for off-hour interpretation of NM Exams.
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- Assists Radiologists and ED Physicians by identifying pathology
and reports urgent findings ASAP.
- Ensures patient and own safety by following all applicable
radiation protection measures and requirements. Maintains safety
regulations to ensure maximum protection to patients, staff and
employees of hospital from harmful and hazardous effects of
radioactive material.
- Maintains QC on equipment. Performs OC flood tests daily on
cameras Responsible for operation and safety of all equipment.
Reports all equipment problems in timely fashion.
- Demonstrates effective business conduct through
behavior/performance example and by following HCH Performance
Standards. -
- Maintains patient confidentiality and follows all applicable
HIPAA standards.
- Maintains professional licensure and personal education through
professional affiliations, - - - - - - - - - - - meetings and
educational seminars.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors
as assigned or needed to ensure services are delivered and
performed according to hospital policy and procedure as well as
industry standards.
- Is in compliance with Mount Sinai Hospital Attendance
Standards. -Skills & QualificationsEducation and/or licensure
requirements: -
- Licensed (or eligible) by the IEMA (Division of Nuclear Safety)
- required Registered (or eligible) by ARRT and/or has active CNMT
- required. CPR certification - Required. Compliant with PPD
requirementExperience:
- Minimum new graduate from accredited NM program
Keywords: Sinai Chicago, Palatine , NUC MED TECH II, NUC MED, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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