Registered Nuclear Med Tech

Overview

Performs nuclear medicine imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines. Prepares and transports patients as necessary. Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS. Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as instructed.

• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Fill hypodermic syringe with specified amount of isotope and tagging component.
• Observe strict precautions in handling isotopes to safeguard against overexposure to radiation.
• Follow recommended guidelines of the nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) A.L.A.R.A. program.
• Operate gamma camera and related computers.
• Keep records of tests conducted, test results, use, and disposition of isotopes.
• Follow the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a department/unit team inter‑ and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attend all required safety training programs and describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
• Must be available for on‑call assignments as needed.

• Education (experience can be substituted for education)
  • Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nuclear medicine program that meets requirements for Certification as established by State Guidelines Required.
• Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)
  • 1‑3 Years Preferred.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Basic Computer Skills.
  • ALARA guidelines.
  • Must be able to meet hospital on‑call requirements.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Must be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.), or be ARRT Registered or be certified with the State. State license required.