Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Performs high quality pediatric Nuclear Medicine (NM) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / PET-CT procedures. Provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; to include Safe handling and Management of Radio Pharmaceuticals. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. Required to be on call depending on location.

Department Name: Nuclear Medicine
Job Status: Full-Time; eligible for benefits

• EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
• CERTIFICATION(S):
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist ARRT(NM) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

• Neonate- < 30 days
• Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr
• Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs
• Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs
• School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs
• Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs
• Adult- >18 yrs to 65 yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Produces high quality imaging while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology utilizing proper imaging protocols.

Facilitates patient flow daily; to include management of STAT/urgent and high priority patients.

Provides age-appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.

Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers, and others.

Operates all imaging equipment; to include ancillary equipment following safety procedures and protocols.

Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and ensures proper radiation safety practices.

Competent in dose reduction techniques and the Image Gently Campaign.

Demonstrates and maintains competency and ability to use all aspects of Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.

Demonstrates initial and annual competency in IV placement and securement, vascular access devices and extravasation handling.

In the event of an emergency will act as first responder and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) until help arrives.

Verifies patient allergies and clinical indications prior to contrast administration. Safely administers contrast using the five rights. Ensures contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in patients' medical record.

Assists Provider with procedures as necessary (Maintaining technologist Scope of Practice). Follows established procedural guidelines; documents appropriate information as required; practices aseptic/sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary.

Follows department policies, procedures and protocols. Raises or addresses concerns regarding non-compliance or patient/staff safety.

Follows established quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and safety programs to include The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and the State of Colorado.

Promptly reports equipment malfunctions or errors and contacts respective service engineer or Biomed for repair.

Orders, secures, records and administers radioactive materials in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Maintains safety training and competencies for handling, shipping and administering radiopharmaceuticals

Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, following established department guidelines for customer service.

Maintains flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call requirements, over-time and weekend assignments to align with organizational need.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.

Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.

Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.

Supervision Received: Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
• Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Hearing: good
• General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
• General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
• Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
• Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.