Nuclear Med Tech - Twain

Responsibilities

• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas of the patient.
• Conducts organ or body scans on patients with radioactive isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians.
• Administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures.
• Observes patient during procedures and reports unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Performs laboratory tests on body specimens. Computes results of laboratory tests.
• Keeps records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.
• Escorts patients to treatment room. Assists with dressings as necessary.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Logs nuclear medicine procedures completed.
• Processes routine paperwork.
• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists' care.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.
• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.
• Maintains radiation detection badges and files all radiation reports.
• Maintains adequate inventory of clinical and clerical supplies for Radiology Department to ensure efficient operations.
• Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.
• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.
• Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Aceessory's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school required.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Nuclear Medical Technologist.
• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
• Current IV and CPR certifications required.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment.
• Requires ability to reach above shoulder height.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
• Fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Possession of a passion for caring for patients.