Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Under the general direction and supervision of the Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or Assistant Director of Radiology, performs a variety of duties required to prepare patients and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine examinations.# Updates, logs, and performs Quality Control surveys for contamination of daily shipments of stock radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NRC regulations. # Prepares patient doses, identifies, verifies, and documents all radiopharmaceuticals. # Performs Quality Control assessments on camera systems, calibration instruments, and radiopharmaceuticals. # Interviews patients, explains procedures, and administers prescribed radiopharmaceuticals following appropriate two identifier process. # Maintains safety standards and records necessary information of usage and disposal of radioactive media in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory requirements. # Maintains accreditation status with ACR. # Places daily order for radiopharmaceuticals. # Performs Cardiac SPECT studies in conjunction with the Cardiology Department and prepares the digital data for review by the radiologist and cardiologist. # Upon completion of patient studies, sends images to PACS confirming study with all appropriate labels with associated comments in the RIS System. # Performs cardiac gated computer analysis on digital images. # Completes general, unit, department specific competencies including age specific competencies and dysrhythmia course. # Performs other related duties as required. Requirements:# # Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine tests and procedures. # Ability to interact and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and hospital personnel. # Operating knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, PACS, and RIS. # Ability to make technical decisions to obtain the most accurate information for diagnosis. # Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions. # Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. # Ability to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk. # Knowledge of radiation protection and cardiac rhythm interpretations.

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine school. Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the NMTCB or ARRT.