Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part Time Days

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician

Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images

Produces a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician

Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription

Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras

Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment

Disposes of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures

Processes cardiac function studies, using computer

Records and processes results of procedures

Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard. (survey meter dose calibrator well counter uptake probe SPECT linearity center of rotation)

Explains all aspects of procedure to patients and keeps patients and families informed of waiting times or progress of procedure as necessary

Improve service and image quality by utilizing feedback from staff patients and supervisor

Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients

Secures returns supplies and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms

Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served

Other duties as assigned

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician

Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images

Produces a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician

Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription

Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras

Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment

Disposes of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures

Processes cardiac function studies, using computer

Records and processes results of procedures

Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard. (survey meter dose calibrator well counter uptake probe SPECT linearity center of rotation)

Explains all aspects of procedure to patients and keeps patients and families informed of waiting times or progress of procedure as necessary

Improve service and image quality by utilizing feedback from staff patients and supervisor

Prepares stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients

Secures returns supplies and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms

Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served

Other duties as assigned

Required Education : Satisfactory completion of a formal education program accredited by or a mechanism acceptable to the .

of Society of Nuclear Medicine

Preferred Experience : At least two (2) years of experience in Nuclear Medicine

Required Certifications and Licensures : Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology, or registered by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or the American Red Cross