Nuc Med Technologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures.

• Demonstrates competent and proficient use of the Hospital Picture Achieving System (PACS) as observed by the supervisor and Radiologist.

• Performs test and maintenance procedures on equipment and apparatus.

• Regularly checks equipment for operational readiness, safety and accuracy as indicated by random review of maintenance log.

• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administers to patient.

• Readies radiopharmaceuticals in accordance to prescribed dose as observed by Radiologist.

• Maintains records in accordance with NRC license/Regulatory guidelines for radiation safety.

• Completes required records as outlined by the NRC license as indicated by random quarterly review of records.

• Maintains Hot Lab and department radiation levels.

• Performs wipe test in all areas of department according to protocol as observed by supervisor.

• Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals as required.

• Maintains an efficient level of inventory as observed by supervisor.

• Instructs Hospital personnel on proper handling of isotopes and procedures in the event of contamination.

• Willingly and conscientiously provides instruction to other personnel as assigned and observed by supervisor.

• Affords care for assigned patients.

• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the adult patient as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff.

• Accurately enters all applicable information and charges for procedures.

• Enters all patients ordered information into the RIS according to department protocol as observed by the manaager.

• Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.

• Makes sure that Inpatient Wait Time and ED Wait Time meet standards.

• Chaperones patients when necessary.

Qualifications

• CNMT Certification.