Jan 14

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.

Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
Corroborates patient’s clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.

Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.

Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
Demonstrates compliance with “ALARA” Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.

Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.

Provides patient education.
Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.

And more.

Education:

Vocational/Technical Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program
Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Sciences or Allied Health Sciences

Experience:

Entry level and above