HVC Nuclear Med Tech | PRN

• The Nuclear Med Tech works closely with Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.

• →Supervisory Responsibilities include overseeing the care of all assigned patients.
• →Radioactive material handling and protection.
• →Perform dept QA measure and cath lab correlations
• →Participates in ongoing performance improvements.
• →Keep dept compliant with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements
• →File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed.
• →Competent in venipuncture techniques.
• →Consistently communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff.
• →Performs QC protocols on all equipment.
• →Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
• →Be able to obtain pertinent patient history and documentation.
• →Be able to operate a variety of computer systems necessary to daily patient handling.
• →Understands and maintains radiation safety protocols.
• →Maintain clean, well stocked area routinely.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nuclear Technologist with the American Registry of Radiological Technologies.
• Basic Math skills that include physics and chemistry.
• ARRT, or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Must be licensed in Nuclear Medicine with the State of Louisiana.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities.

• The physical demands vary according to physical setting.
• Work requires a variety of physical activities including moving and being stationary for long periods of time.
• Ability to position self to reach and use different equipment.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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