Nuclear Medicine Technologist

POSITION PURPOSE

• Under the supervision of a Radiologist, operates scanning and auxiliary equipment in order to perform all diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with department and hospital policies. Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelors or Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 6 months - 1 year

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.) certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (A.R.R.T.- N.M.) certification required.

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Six to twelve (6-12) months of experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of clerical procedures as they relate to scheduling, record maintenance and patient preparations.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operates all nuclear medicine equipment. Has the ability to troubleshoot nuclear medicine equipment, has the ability to position counter-balanced cameras with an approximate weight of 2000 pounds.

• Has the ability to access, enter and retrieve information for hospital-wide, departmental and camera computer systems.

• Processes and maintains standards of general quality control for all nuclear medicine films, performs appropriate record-keeping functions.

• Ability to schedule appointments, provide patient instructions, answer inquiries clearly, educate the patient and family regarding procedures.

• Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.

• Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.