Nuclear Medicine Technologist ; H

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• Obtains and examines the order for a Nuclear Medicine scan to be aware of information such as procedures requested, patient’s condition and any other special notes or comments.
• Ensures that orders are appropriate to the type of exam recommended by physician. Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and/or contacts physician’s office for correct orders, if necessary.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Verify the patient’s  checking their name and date of birth on electronic medical record and patient’s wristband.
• Always obtain necessary consents and education.
• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of Nuclear Medicine scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures under the direction/supervision of a Radiologist using age appropriate standards of practice.
• Ability to integrate diagnostic, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt exam as necessary. Adheres to Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals and Radio Isotopes protocols to maintain high quality standards.
• Consistently demonstrates complete competence in performing Nuclear Medicine scans as ordered.
• As required during a procedure, assists positioning patients in required anatomical position for display of body for Nuclear Medicine scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain proper aseptic technique utilizing universal precaution guidelines (hand washing, gloves, gown, mask, eye protection and equipment disinfection).
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Assist radiologist with interventional Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Evaluate Nuclear Medicine scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label. Film/transmit to PACS.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Charge procedures and supplies in UChart/Radiant.
• Dispense radiopharmaceuticals orally, as per approved protocol.
• Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide assistance with orientation and training of new Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Provide education and training to student technologists.
• Applies physical age-specific and/or developmental care needs of patients according to their documented physical/development requirement by competency validation checklist:
• Children
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric
• Challenged/Disabled
• Performs basic nursing functions in the patient’s care i.e., assists with bedpans, emesis basins, etc. Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during scanning procedures; initiates life support measures for patients if necessary; assists in “Code Blue” procedure during medical emergencies. Performs CPR as needed.
• Keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition and stocks exam/dressing rooms with required supplies.
• Provides on call coverage.
• Reports unusual findings in a timely manner to appropriate Radiologist/Supervisory personnel.
• Abide by hospital/department HR policies.
• Adheres to any regulatory body guidelines governing modality including but not limited to:
  Joint Commission, AHCA, ACR, FL DOH and FDA/MQSA.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations within the department.

For those locations that perform Bone Mineral Density exams (BMD) in the Nuclear Medicine department, the Technologist must possess a valid State of Florida General Radiographer or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator license…