Nuclear Med Tech

Pac's Position Function and Duties

• Ensures all computed and digital images are properly archived on Synpase Scan documents in a timely manner
• Pushes images to other Hospitals
• Burns CD's and enters tech notes into each completed exam
• Performs Nuclear Exams
• Reviews Patient history and Physicians orders
• Edits patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patients understanding and cooperation
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards
• Maintains patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies and selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Monitors safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Ensures timely reporting of exams
• Charges exams correctly
• Prints schedules and checks patient orders
• Confirms patient identity with two identifiers

Organizational Expectations

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
• HIPAA: Facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
• Internal communication: Contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
• Interpersonal relationships: Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily
• Employee Engagement: Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stoops; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program
• Experience: 5 Years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Job License and Certification: Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certified as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Nuclear Medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Must be registered with the New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy