Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Performs on a daily basis a variety of complex nuclear medicine procedures with a minimum accuracy rate of 99%, in compliance with standard procedures.
• Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Computes and prepares accurate dosages as required for each specialized exam with a minimum accuracy of 99%.
• Orders necessary radio-isotope materials with a 100% accuracy rate.
• Observes all government regulations regarding the safe utilization, storage and disposal of radio-isotopes with 100% accuracy.
• Performs daily QC testing, identifies equipment malfunctions and makes simple adjustments, troubleshoots and/or calls for repair and notifies supervisor.
• Translates physician’s orders involving technical-surgical procedures into appropriate nuclear medicine procedures.
• Safeguards the flow of work in the department, oversees and advises Director of any issues.
• Ensures the productivity level within 20% of the FTE monthly average for that modality, which is publicly posted.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Maintains records of radio-isotopes utilization as required by government regulatory agencies with 100% accuracy.
• Schedules and coordinates patient examinations with special isotope orders to ensure maximum utilization of hospital expenditures.
• Communicates and cooperates effectively with patients, fellow workers, and all hospital personnel, as evidenced by the accuracy of statements and information exchanged and the assistance provided.
• Transports patients to and from patient floor or other designated areas on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for proper coding and charging of examinations.

Qualifications

• Possess the credential of Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT(N), awarded by the American Registry for Radiologic Technology, OR
• Possess the credential of Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, awarded by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).