Nuclear Med Technologist, Full Time, Days

About the role

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follows departmental guidelines for use of radiopharmaceuticals
• Applies radionuclides while maintaining standards of quality care
• Operates and maintains quality control for all Imaging equipment and assaying devices
• Calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance of departmental protocols
• Removes radioactive and waste materials from exam room to proper storage or disposal location
• Selects proper equipment to complete requested examination
• Operates Nuclear Medicine computers to enhance value of diagnostic information obtained
• Follows departmental protocols when computer processing studies to achieve high quality images
• Uses appropriate choice of filters and slice selection
• Utilizes necessary display parameters, image intensity, and labeling techniques
• Maintains appropriate records to assure regulatory compliance
• Maintains records of radioisotope use, storage, and disposal
• Logs patient doses administered
• Follows safeguards and protocols
• Maintains dose calibration records
• Directed by a physician, performs technical imaging procedures utilizing radioisotopes
• Provides patient education about procedure to be performed
• Performs procedures in diagnostic/therapeutic use of radioisotopes
• Prepares isotopes for patient use
• Performs venipuncture as directed
• Utilizes ALARA
• Completely fills out all required consents and questionnaires
• PACS Completes all exams timely in PACS and EMR
• Verifies all physician orders matches order in PACS
• Verifies all images are in PACS, scans any required documentation, and adds any additional information in notes section as needed

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an Accredited CNMT Program preferred.
• Certification: CNMT Registry Preferred, RT(R) with appropriate training accepted.
• BLS must be obtained during orientation period
• Experience: Minimum of one-year clinic experience in direct patient care setting. Requires proficiency at a technical level not requiring constant supervision in nuclear medicine.
• Additional Skill/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing task frequently and quickly. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must be able to use a computer terminal, fax machine, and copy machine.