Nuclear Medicine Technologist | PET/CT Department | PRN at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Associate's degree or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine
Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist (CNMT) from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire, or Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s 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)
Preferred: Bachelor's degree; 1-3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Responsibilities

Prepare diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration
Operate imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical calibration equipment; assist in preventive maintenance of departmental equipment
Perform quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment
Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures
Follow all Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations
Complete all nuclear medicine exams according to written policy and procedure manual (e.g., correct patient doses, waiting periods, camera setup, processing, and filming)
Assist physicians in performing specific diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams
Calculate and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to patients (IV or oral); maintain accurate records of radionuclides (patient dose, receipt, and disposal)
Accurately operate nuclear medicine equipment and related computer data systems
Assist in radionuclide Rx procedures and perform necessary monitoring
Assist with brachytherapy implant procedures and leaks; perform necessary inventory, testing, and monitoring procedures
Perform basic and complex in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures for outpatients to support diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Skills

PET/CT

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation

Imaging Equipment Operation

Quality Control Testing

Dose Calculation

IV Administration

Brachytherapy

NRC Compliance

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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