Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This will be a PRN position.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for performing nuclear medicine exams efficiently and accurately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs nuclear procedures as prescribed by a physician
• Assists in performing life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid) to the patient if necessary.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Insert intra-catheter needle accurately.(following procedures) while maintaining aseptic condition.
• Requests charts and film folders from the on-line computer program.
• Administer prescribed isotopes and pharmaceuticals by protocol.
• Responsible for performing daily functions efficiently while maintaining proper radiation safety techniques and ALARA.
• Access daily quality control for equipment operations (floods, bars, COR,).
• Understand pertinent NRC and / or state guidelines and updates.
• Understand and implement all policies and procedures which include daily quality control equipment operations, procedures for each exam, radiation safety, calibrating and transporting isotope (when necessary) and ordering doses appropriately.
• Maintain Hot Lab rules and regulations.
• Conduct a clean-up for any radioactive spills (following Procedures), file report and notify the needed parties.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance (service calls) and calibrations when necessary.
• Order and organize supplies as needed.
• Move, load, unload and / or transport mobile imaging equipment as needed as per manufacturer guidelines. (if applicable)

Requirements : EDUCATION :

High School diploma or GED, Associates or Bachelors of Science Degree from an approved training facility preferred. Must be Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine technology through the ARPT and / or the NMTCB. Must maintain licensure though continuing education.

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum three to five years Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS :

Board certification in Nuclear Medicine, and CPR, keeping both current.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Medical office and sometimes exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to radiology setting.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Combination of walking, bending, reaching, lifting transferring activities. Must be able to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately. Occasional stress from multiple requests.