Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.

• Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
• Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.

Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.

• Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
• Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
• Demonstrates compliance with “ALARA” Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
• Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
• Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
• Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
• Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
• Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.

Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.

• Provides patient education.
• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.

And more.

Qualifications Education:

• Vocational/Technical Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program
• Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Sciences or Allied Health Sciences

Experience

• 0-1 year as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Entry level and above

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