Nuclear Medicine Technologist
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic studies and assists with therapeutic administrations utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment in accordance with Carle policies and procedures and IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administration by utilizing Nuc Med and/or PED/CT equipment by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Administers IV radiopharmaceuticals by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture and placing IV line.
- Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
- Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
- Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
- Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
- Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
- May perform duties of Nuc Med Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
- Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
Requirements:
- EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Related Field or Certificate Radiologic Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Radiography License Illinois and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Nuclear Medicine certification or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registry and Basic Life Support (BLS).
- ARRT Nuc Med must be obtained within 1 year of competency NMTCB Nuc Med must be obtained within 1 year of competency OTHER REQUIREMENTS Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
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