NUCLEAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NUCLEAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Nuclear Medical Technologist
NUC MED TECH
FullTime
Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates will have the following job responsibilities:
The Nuclear Med Technologist under general supervision of a Radiologist performs nuclear medicine procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
- Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate exam.
- Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements infectioncontrol drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
- Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
- Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
- Obtains verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken consent forms policies and procedures etc.
- Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Nuclear Medical Technologist
NUC MED TECH
FullTime
Nuclear Medical Technologist candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
- National Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology upon hire
- California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification upon hire
- National Provider BLS American Heart Association upon hire
Base Salary USD $89523 to $141690
Employment Type
Full Time
