Nuclear Med Tech-Cardiology Clinic

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal Radiologic Technology accredited program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, or equivalent.
• Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Graduate of Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or equivalent.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population.