Radiopharmaceutical Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edgewood, Kentucky, United States St. Elizabeth Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for utilizing radioactive material to perform Nuclear Medicine exams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and Administer Radiopharmaceuticals: Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients, maintaining accurate records of radioactive material in accordance with specific guidelines.
  • Operate Equipment Safely and Effectively: Operate all equipment in an effective, safe, and efficient manner, adhering to medical, state, and federal safety standards.
  • Follow Safety Protocols: Follow the safety steps required to perform duties and be in compliance with medical, state, and federal safety standards.
  • Utilize Computer Systems: Effectively utilize all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Perform NM Procedures: Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered NM procedures, providing diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist.
  • Obtain and Record Patient Data: Obtain and record all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO, or other agencies, ensuring proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers.
  • Handle Radioactive Material: Familiarize yourself with and enforce federal, state, local, and facility guidelines for handling radioactive material.
  • Review Images and Perform QC: Review images for high quality and assist in performing QC, QA, QI, or ACR as necessary.
  • Comply with Regulations: Comply with house-wide BSA regulations as well as specific Nuclear Medicine precautions.
  • Perform Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education and Credentials: Graduate of an approved program of Nuclear Medicine Technology, registered by one of the following: ARRT-Nuclear or NMTCB or ASCP, and current CPR certification.
  • State Licensure: Kentucky: KBMIRT Radiation Operators License (Nuclear Medicine), Indiana: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License - Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
  • Specialized Knowledge: Effective communication skills, maintain skill level equal to the existing needs of the Nuclear Medicine area.
  • Kind and Length of Experience: Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.
FLSA Status

Non-Exempt