Nuclear Technologist

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assess patient using established procedures.
• Gives patient appropriate instructions and answers questions.
• Prempts patient by placing IV's, electrodes, etc. according to established protocols.
• Obtains appropriate consent as required.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Modifies techniques as appropriate to patient conditions and situations so that optimum results are achieved.
• Processes clinical studies in a timely fashion for prompt results reporting.
• Notifies physician of abnormal test results for appropriate follow-up.
• Aids in all aspects of stress testing.
• Maintains patient response to exercise and pharmacologic stress and provides emergency care when indicated.
• Maintains patient post-stress testing and advises appropriate staff of patient problems.
• Maintains appropriate databases and records according to regulations.
• Archives patient studies for future review.
• Makes hard copies for patient's chart, referring physicians, as appropriate.
• Participates in quality assurance activities: staff meetings, surveys, correlation with cath, echo, etc.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records.
• Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, test results, referrals and consultations consistent JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), and state regulatory standards.
• Advises Medical Director or designee of all patient or equipment problems.
• Prepares for and participates during NRC and state inspections.
• Participates in research projects as directed by the Medical Director or designee.
• Performs hot lab duties: ordering receiving, storage, administration and disposal of all radioactive materials in accordance with NRC and state rules and regulations, etc.
• Performs quality control testing prior to clinical studies.
• Evaluates and determines the satisfactory performance of equipment within manufacturer's guidelines and specifications.
• Tracks and reports problems to minimize downtime and rescheduling of patients.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years clinical nuclear medicine experience with at least 1 year nuclear cardiology concentration or 2 years clinical nuclear cardiology experience.
• BLS required.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Computer knowledge is a must.
• Experience with an EMR system is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• Profit sharing
• LTD
• Generous PTO
• Paid holiday time