Nuclear Medicine Tech per diem

1. Responsible for proper operation of nuclear medicine equipment in performing various complex nuclear cardiology studies. 
2. Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and/or pharmaceuticals, as directed by nuclear cardiologist, who is an authorized user on the Radioactive Material License (RML).
3. Prepare patients for all testing procedures. 
4. Monitor patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) and vital signs before, during, and after stress testing, as directed by physician. 
5. Perform computer acquisition and processing of complex nuclear data and images for interpretation by nuclear cardiologists in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and established facility policy and procedure.
6. Properly complete patient routing slips and charge tickets with all appropriate CPT codes and corresponding ICD codes.
7. Observe radiation safety and OSHA guidelines. 
8. Inventory, order and maintain all departmental supplies at defined inventory levels.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine and registered or registry-eligible as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Certification:  License, where required; BLS or ACLS certifications

Experience: Work requires a level knowledge of patient care methods, procedures and techniques. Six Months in Nuclear Cardiology Department. 

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