This position performs a variety of technical procedures that requires the use of independent judgment ingenuity and initiative.The Nuclear Medicine Technologist should have knowledge about Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation which includes the use of gamma cameras (both planar and SPECT) PET Radiation detectors/counters dose calibrators and the Quality Control of all equipment. The technologist should have knowledge about Radiation Safety Practices/Handling patient and occupational exposures dosimetry as low as (is) reasonably achievable (ALARA) techniques that include time distance shielding. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines pertaining to handling administering and transportation of radioactive materials. The technologist should have knowledge about Radiopharmacy which includes safe administration preparation measurement and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic purposes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:(20%)*Injects and administers all radiopharmaceuticals. Assays radiopharmaceutical activities. Calculates volume and activity concentrations for radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledge and use of dosages and/or dose ranges for radiopharmaceuticals as they are listed per protocol. Enters these records in a dose tracking system. Performs laboratory procedures including many aspects of measurement manipulation and preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and unit doses.
(20%)*Understanding of Nuclear Medicine protocols and procedures. Positioning patients on equipment per protocol and procedure. Knowledge of acquisition parameters used in protocols and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures.
(20%)*Intravenous (IV) access starting skills. Appropriate site selection. Aseptic techniques when accessing patient.
(20%)*Operates all Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation devices.Knowledge of Quality Control requirements for all equipment used.
(20%)* Understands Radiation Safety regulations and procedures. Applies them diligently
Requirement description :
- 1 years of experience Required
- BLS (AHA) Required
- CNMT Requried
- ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)
Profile Requirements:- Work History
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the specialty
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms taken within the last two years
- Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates 50mile radius restriction)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Rotating weekends call and travel with the PET trailer.
On Call Requirements : Rotating weekends call and travel with the PET trailer.