Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

DEFINITION / PRIMARY FUNCTION

Perform a wide variety of technical Nuclear Medicine procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate Nuclear Medicine skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager. Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to Nuclear Medicine personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble shoot CR, DR and PACs applications. Attends annual mandatory education to include blood borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation. Maintains department competencies as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience :

Minimum of Student Training.

Education and Training :

Must have completed formal AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

License, Certification & Registration :

MALIC - Massachusetts Radiology License

ARRT(N) / NMTCB - Association of Registered Radiology Technology or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CPR - CPR required.

Other Requirements :

Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment.

Attendance at all mandatory education is required

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