Nuclear Medicine Technologist Clinic Specialist

5 days ago

Germantown, Maryland, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Clinic Specialist is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using nuclear medicine technology. This includes general, cardiac, therapy, and PET/CT procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and radiation safety, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including general, cardiac, therapy, and PET/CT procedures.
• Reviews patient medical records to obtain necessary clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders.
• Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure exam accuracy.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription and according to approved exam parameters.
• Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters for medication administration.
• Accesses other vascular access devices, as determined by department training and need.
• Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials and understands and implements ALARA measures.
• Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses.
• Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, including patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff.
• Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Assists with accreditation efforts.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 1 year, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Neurophysiology, or Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and radiation safety.
Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157.
Competent in IV and venipuncture.
Basic to proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition, and pharmacological knowledge.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.

Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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