Nuclear Medicine Technologist

DMS is the gold standard for delivering mobile imaging expertise and excellence.
For more than 50 years, DMS has partnered with hospitals and health systems to deliver flexible, reliable mobile medical imaging solutions.
The technologist operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce images that assist physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of patients.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* * Performing imaging procedures that meet the quality expectations of the patient, referring physician, and radiologist.
* Following the orders of the referring physician and protocols specified by the radiologist.
* Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the physician order.
* Viewing images to ensure quality of pictures and transferring images to the Radiologist for interpretation and verifying the images and patient information arrived correctly.
* Explaining medical procedures to patients and answering any questions they may have.
* Following safety procedures to protect the patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure.
* Monitoring and observing any unusual reactions patients may have to drugs.
* Maintaining detailed procedural records.
* Complying with safety and quality procedures and initiatives by strictly following safety policies, rules and safe work methods, making suggestions to support continuous improvements in safety, promptly correcting or reporting safety hazards or unsafe conditions, and promptly reporting injuries for timely diagnoses and medical treatment.
In addition to providing patient care, mobile nuclear medicine technologists may drive the mobile unit to customer locations.
In these situations the technologist is responsible for the maintenance of the truck which includes; checking and maintaining the fire extinguishers, patient lift, smoke detectors and emergency lighting and scheduling and documenting preventive maintenance as necessary.
Technologists inspect the truck before and after each trip and submit a report indicating truck conditions.
Technologists maintain driver logs according to DOT regulations.
*Education and/or Experience* * Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management, analytical, organizational, empathy, critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Must be able to multi-task while maintaining great patient care as well as superior quality of exams in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong accuracy and detail orientation.
* Physical stamina * The ability to work well independently with limited direct supervision.
* PC proficiency to access job related internet websites, review on-line documentation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
*Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing* * CNMT or ARRT, CPR certified; CDL (as dictated by the route and unit), mandatory education, TB * Advanced certification in modality must be obtained with 18 months of hire.
*Physical Demands* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position may be required to travel up to 100% of the time.
Reliable transportation is required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Healthcare setting: * Clinic * Outpatient Medical specialties: * Nuclear Medicine * Radiology Schedule: * Day shift Travel requirement: * Up to 75% travel Ability to commute/relocate: * Jamestown, ND: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Preferred) * CNMT (Required) Work Location: In person