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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job has advanced certification in Nuclear Medicine and is responsible for assessing patients and safely performing routine nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. This job is a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

Education 

Required – High School graduate or equivalent

Work Experience

Required – None

Preferred – Healthcare experience

Certifications

Required – Registered in Nuclear Medicine by the ARRT or equivalent body as recognized by the ACR or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Current license in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work on-call rotation schedule.

Job Duties

Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy. Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care. Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding. Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV and administration of radiopharmaceuticals). Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards. Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted. Leads departmental programs, protocol development, system standardization, competency validation, safety programs, accreditation, and quality/efficiency initiatives. Assists in the orientation and training of junior staff; provides feedback to annual staff evaluations. Completes other duties as assigned. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as assigned.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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