PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Schedule

Schedule PRN Shift Day (United States of America)

About the Role

Ensures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Demonstrates proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.
• Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Accurately performs and enters all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.
• Confirms proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follows up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notifies appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams.
• Identifies patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.
• Reviews and ensures physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.
• Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides using universal BSI principles.
• Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human physiology
• Knowledge of Scintigraphic equipment, Acquisition computers, and processing stations
• Knowledge of Hot Lab equipment
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive customer service skills
• Sound judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions
• Sound judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions
• Ability to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and Pacs
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff
• Appropriate technical skills in Nuclear Medicine
• Additional languages Preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Preferred, Bachelor's Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required, Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology (R.T.(N)(ARRT)) Required OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Required
• Additional Information: Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of Scintigraphic equipment, Acquisition computers, and processing stations
• Knowledge of Hot Lab equipment
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages such as Cerner, Radworks, and Pacs
• Ability to quickly learn and follow departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff
• Ability to assist in a wide range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the department
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams
• Ability to identify patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination
• Ability to review and ensure physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements
• Ability to prepare appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explain procedures to patients, and aseptically administer radionuclides using universal BSI principles
• Ability to perform a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ability to plan and manage time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner
• Ability to confirm proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing