Nuclear Medicine Therapy Technologist - JTCC (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assists the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
• Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
• Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
• Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
• Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to the state and NRC guidelines.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
• Follows all NRC, State DEP, TJC guidelines, and practices.
• Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
• Aid radiation therapists, RNs, physicians, medical physicists, and ancillary staff in performing procedures.
• Aid radiation therapists with simulation procedures and construct immobilization devices as necessary.
• Ensure the patient's safe transfer into and out of the procedure room and observation rooms.
• Actively participate in reproducing patient position and evaluating images.
• Assess and respond to the patient's physical and emotional conditions and special needs.
• Answer patient/family member's questions within professional scope.
• Perform required duties which include the use of EMR systems such as EPIC, PACS, ARIA, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
• Overtime as needed to provide continuity of patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiation Oncology policy.
• Adhere to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance and Punctuality.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Greet all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.