Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under minimal supervision, performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Satisfactorily complete all position required skills/competency testing and/or training. Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment. Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded. Assists practitioner with the operation of radiation detection equipment. Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques, in agreement with state statures and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers radioactive materials as prescribed by a licenses practitioner. Practices and enforces those measures that will provide for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team. Provides radiation safety to minimize exposure to patient, patient’s family, by following policies and procedures of the Nuclear Medicine department and federal and state agencies. Provides communication to patient for instructions and history to obtain desired results/ by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient’s ability, comfort, and safety. Order radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation. Identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures and calculate activity. Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical, and radiation sources. Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals. Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction. Initiates anecdotal incident, radio-pharmaceutical agent variance and accident report in a timely manner. Process and files films as needed. Processes studies correctly. Sends studies to reading stations for radiologist review, if applicable. Archives studies to PACS/DICOM system, if applicable. Schedules and transports patients as needed. Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively. Maintains safe environment. Addresses patient population-specific needs. Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

Required: Formal 2 year radiologic technology training in AMA approved school which meets requirements for registry by the ARRT; or Graduate of an accredited school of nuclear medicine.
Preferred: Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent.

Experience:

Required: 2 years in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.

Certifications:

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine; or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB). State License. AHA BLS.

Physical Demands:

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