Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Profession: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.

License: Must hold a valid state license.

Certifications: ARRT or NMTCB registry is required.

Must-Have: BLS by American Heart Association is required.

Description:

Provides immobilization devices as required.

Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.

Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.

Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.

Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging and function studies.

Assists the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.

Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.

Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.

Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and regulatory guidelines.

Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with regulations.

Maintains other records as directed.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.

Follows all regulatory guidelines and practices.

Evaluates images using PACS workstation to ensure that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.

Rotates work assignments as needed.

Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of various systems for patient scheduling and processing.

Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.

On-call assignments as needed per departmental policy.

Greets incoming and outgoing patients when they arrive for their exams.

Adheres to the policies of Employee , Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to needs.

Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level of understanding.

Adheres to the standards identified in Organizational Competencies.