Nuclear Med Tech-Nuclear Medicine

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology if hired after March 1, 2025

Licensure/Certification:

Required: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (NM) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine; American Heart Association BLS

Experience:

Preferred: Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains all pertinent medical information from patient to identify age specific needs.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures of high technical quality.
• Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.
• Uses all equipment proficiently and reports all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains x-ray rooms neatly and stocked for exams and at end of shift, if applicable.
• Assists in other areas of assigned department as assigned.
• Completes daily assignments within scheduled shift; communicates pertinent information and unfinished tasks to relief personnel.
• Uses time between procedures to maintain a safe clean environment; maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities, if applicable.
• Uses hospital information management system for patient demographics and other patient information.
• Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Completes procedure with high technical quality to produce a high quality recording of the procedure.
• Calculates data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Communicates observations of patient condition changes to registered nurse or physician; documents pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
• Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling and hurting themselves; safe transportation of patient; identifies patient by use of arm band.
• Maintains aseptic technique during a procedure.
• Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure, if applicable.
• Submits nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day, if applicable.
• Uses judgment when opening and using supplies to be cost effective.

Essential Skils:

• Knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information
• Complex math skills as related to job duties
• Fine motor skills
• Ability to learn complex tasks
• Written and verbal communication skills