Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Outreach at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Nuclear MedicineIndustries

Requirements

  • Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire
  • Commercial Driver's License Class B - Licensing Board within 180 days
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Permit - Iowa Department of Health and Human Services within 60 days
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Performs basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients, outpatients, and mobile outreach patients
  • Performs quality control tests on both radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment
  • Calculates and administers diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral) and maintains accurate records of radionuclides (patient dose, receipt, and disposal of materials)
  • Accurately operates nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems
  • Assists in radionuclide Rx procedures and performs the necessary monitoring for these procedures
  • Assists with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; performs necessary inventory, testing, and monitoring procedures

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures
Radiopharmaceuticals
Quality Control Testing
Dose Calculation
IV Administration
Brachytherapy
Imaging Equipment
Patient Monitoring

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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