NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

2 weeks ago

Greenville SC USA, United States Prisma Health Full time
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Med Tech (Mobile) is part of the Imaging Float Pool. All team members within the Imaging Float Pool agree to float to any Upstate facility.Performs a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. .

Accountabilities

* Clinical care responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Receive, prepare, and provide proper care for patient during performance of clinical procedure; 2) Verify patient identification and written orders; 3) Recognize and respond to emergency situations; 4) Obtain patient history and check for procedural contradictions; 5) Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment; 6) Communicate effectively with patient and family; 7) Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage; 8) Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol; 9) Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties; 10) Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required; 11) Process and evaluate computer generated data;12) Obtain samples for non-imaging studies; 13) Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol; 14) Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams; and 15) Ensure physical safety of patient. 50%
* Radiopharmaceutical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Follows correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials; 2) Understands and implements ALARA measures while performing radio pharmacy duties; 3) Maintains accurate records of doses distributed to patients; 4) Accurately labels and stores radioactive materials in appropriate areas; 5) Posts appropriate signage; 6) Performs quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary; 7) Follows directions for proper radionuclide preparations; 8) Properly documents receipt and disposal of short half lived and long half lived radionuclides; 9) Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; and 10) Maintains strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens radionuclides, or cold compounds. 10%
* Archiving accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Maintain accurate records pertaining to exam performed; 2) Operates the PACS system properly and verifies study prior to archiving; 3) Properly places exams on optical discs for long term storage; and 4) Archives accurate radio-pharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook. Administrative accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical information, date, and verifies account number and type; 2) Charges procedure/supplies in compliance with governing regulations; 3) Reports equipment problems; and 4) Obtains list of outstanding charges, investigates, and explains reason for charges listed as outstanding. 10%
* Environmental accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Maintain a neat, clean, organized work environment; 2) Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed; 3) Dispose of soiled linens , used supplies, radioactive materials, and bio-hazardous materials; and 4) Maintains proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations. Instrumentation accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Perform and evaluate quality on all instrumentation; 2) Determine operational status and timely calibration of all survey instruments; 3) Perform and evaluate dose calibrator constancy test; and 4) Record all daily QC checks in their appropriate logbooks. 10%
* Radiation safety accountabilities include, but not limited to: 1) Proper storage of personal monitoring devices; 2) Effective use of proper procedures for managing and containment of a radioactive spill; 3) Instruct patient, family members, and other healthcare providers of the proper radiation safety measures to be taken after the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals; 4) Follow the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministration; 5) Properly dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste; and 6) Ensure all radioactive materials sources are to be locked in the hotlab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel.10%
* Proctorship responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology; 2) Closely supervise activity of students; 3) Evaluate/document student progress; 4) Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary; 5) Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists; 6) Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation; and 7) Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension. 10%

Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree - Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine technology school

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

* Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT (N) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) .

* SCRQSA license

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Experience on Philips preferred

Spect CT experience preferred

One year Nuc. Med experience preferred

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Data entry

PACS

EMR

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Independence Pointe

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019588 Internal Resource Pool - Ancillary Staffing

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