Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging - St. Francis Medical Center - PRN (Midlothian)

Nuclear Medicine Tech

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers radionuclide therapy.
• Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
• Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model.
• Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
• Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
• Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and / or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

Licensing / Certification

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required) State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

Skills

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials May have periods of constant interruptions

Physical Requirements

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33% Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0% Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.) 0% Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Stoop / Kneel 1-33% Crawling 0% Climbing 0% Balance 0% Bending 1-33% Sitting 1-33% Walking 1-33% Standing 1-33%

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