Nuclear Medicine Technologist

.9 FTE, 9 shifts of 8 hours per pay period.

• →Determination of appropriate image scan technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.
• →Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review.
• →Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters.
• →Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration.
• →Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need.
• →Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures.
• →Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
• →Responsible for capturing appropriate exam charges, updates to procedure files, reimbursement codes, etc., with the HIS/RIS Computer System, and checks daily log to see that day's exams have been appropriately completed.
• →Ensures that the Physician orders, procedures & scanned documents sent to PACS are verified to enable radiologist interpretation of the procedure. STAT reports should also be scanned into the study folder.
• →Quality Control responsibility for each N.M. camera system .Next day scan room and camera QC setup. Update the maintenance log for Daily ,Weekly & Monthly QC. as required by IEMA.
• →Updates patient schedules for the following day and orders the radiopharmaceuticals (Main dept.& PET)for the corresponding proceedures.
• →Surveys and records the amount of radiation given off by radioactive materials shipped to the department. Measures and records the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator.
• →Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures immobilizes and support devices as needed to perform procedures.
• →Identifies each patient correctly prior to an exam proceedure being performed , using two forms of identification , and if necessary established Time Out protocol. Provides explanation of delay for testing to patients who are waiting past their scheduled test times.
• →Determines appropriate image technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality images to provide to the radiologists.
• →Operation of more advanced and sophisticated nuclear medicine equipment.
• →Assists radiologists with N.M. procedures to include specialty procedures (i.e.cardiac, sentinel node and breast imaging etc.) requiring additional images and knowledge.
• →Maintains current ARRT(N) or CNMT certification, CPR, and IEMA accreditation.
• →Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
• →Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times.
• →Assures accuracy of exam performed with the physicians order.
• →Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patient in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.
• →Operates N.M. equipment safely as required.
• →Maintains necessary records for compliance with governing regulations.
• →Coordination of quality control areas (checking N.M. images to ensure optimal quality, disseminating exams to N.M. Technologist, etc.).
• →Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures. Transports patients into and out of department as necessary.
• →Checks images to assure optimal quality is attained and correct image labeling is provided .
• →Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• →Prepares N.M. suite for procedures, maintains equipment and supplies as required.
• →Monitors inventory of supplies and linen to ensure an adequate level is available for overall departmental usage.
• →Labels N.M. images according to department quality assurance standards and criteria.
• →Provision of instruction and orientation to new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews.
• →Provides direction and instruction to new N.M. technologists
• →Technologists in need of assistance with specific procedures.
• →Demonstrates a willingness to assist, when needed , all guests of the hospital.
• →Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships and employee morale.
• →Presenting and maintaining a professional standard.
• →Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.
• →Presents a consistently pleasant and cooperative demeanor to fellow associates and supervisor.
• →Observes hospital/department guidelines concerning dress,display of name badge,radiation badge, presenting a professional appearance appropriate to the work environment.
• →Avoids excessive absenteeism/tardiness so that attendance does not warrant repeated formal disciplinary action and/or disrupt department productivity.
• →Compliance with DNV, IDPH, IEMA, ACR, EPA and OSHA standards and or regulations is essential
  

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