Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Float Pool, casual acute

Responsibilities

• Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician.
• Performs image manipulation and quantitative studies.
• Archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies.
• Receives, stores, and prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials in preparation of patient doses.
• Assures availability of proper doses for patients.
• Performs quality control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintains quality control and wipe survey statistics.
• Affirms all equipment is performing properly to obtain quality examinations.
• Consults with physicians; shows images and/or computer patient studies to radiologist and/or cardiologist.
• Provides physicians with quality data for interpretation.
• Administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals/pharmaceuticals limited to those within the scope of practice, through various routes to patient, under the direction of a physician.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication.
• Provides appropriate patient education, patient assessment, patient monitoring and overall patient care.
• Affords assistance to physician with intricate imaging procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Graduate of approved training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• ODH Radiologic License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• BLS Certification
• Familiarity with all aspects of a fully-equipped Nuclear Medicine department
• Extensive knowledge of handling, administering radioactive materials and knowledge of nuclear instrumentation and its use
• Experienced Technologist with the skills necessary to work in full service Nuclear Medicine department