What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Assistant position at MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
The nuclear medicine assistant is an MA/procedural tech that provides support for the nuclear department. He/She will work under the direct supervision of the senior nuclear medicine technologist and will perform basic departmental tasks relating to patient care, quality control checks on instruments, radiopharmaceuticals, and some imaging procedures. A nuclear medicine assistant uses specific age and culture-related physical intellectual, physiological, and developmental attributes in assessment of planning, education of patient, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs basic patient care related to successful completion of selected imaging procedures. This includes verifying that all pre-test conditions are met, performing, explanation, positioning, and acquisition.
2. Delivers excellent customer service.
3. Understand patient imaging procedures, preparations and acquisitions.
4. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during procedures.
5. Perform follow up charting and filing of patient’s results and department dictations, faxing reports, billing procedures, answer phones, call patients, and patient transport to and from the department.
6. Maintains flexibility as the department grows, with a willingness to accept additional responsibilities requested by department manager.
7. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
8. Completes all annual mandatory education requirements (including hospital, department, and job specific competencies).
9. Attends the required number of staff meetings per department standard.
10. Adapts to change in a positive and professional manner.
About Mountain View:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years of age or older. Current BLS certification is required.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience, patient care experience is preferred.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer knowledge.
Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to problem solve and handle stressful situations.
Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others.
