Imaging Specialist - Nuclear Medicine
Position Summary
Provides high quality patient care and imaging services for diagnosis or treatment. Performs imaging procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Provides services for patients with compassion and respect. Provides practical instruction to students.
Responsibilities
- Confirm patient identity, study appropriateness, and provide patient education.
- Safe handling and storage of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Utilize appropriate techniques, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging medications and adjunctive medications as part of a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostic images.
- Administer radioactive materials in various forms, monitoring patients throughout procedure.
- Follow all instrumentation and quality control procedures.
- Follow radiation protection/ safety guidelines.
- Utilize the functions of the Radiology Information System.
- Review/revise Policy and Procedure, protocols and patient preps.
- Assist supervisor with data collection and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Licensed by ARRT/NMTCBC
- CURRENT ODH License
- BLS certification
- Prior NM experience preferred
Qualifications
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.