Nuclear Medicine Technologist

1 month ago


Galveston, Texas, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full time
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Description

Job Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position works independently to complete procedures and provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promotes a positive work environment and collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
  • Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
  • Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
  • Proactive to responding to the needs of the patient.
  • Optimizing protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience.
  • Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures including assisting with sterile technique.
  • Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
  • Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures to include common, special exams of moderate complexity.
  • Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
  • Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
  • Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
  • Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
  • Participate in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
  • Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
  • Performs hot lab and imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required frequencies ensuring all hot lab and imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
  • Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
  • Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
  • Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments.
  • Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.

Requirements:

  • Associates of Applied Science degree.
  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
  • 0+ years of experience.
  • American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-N) or NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification.
  • Texas Medical Board certification (MRT).
  • American Heart Association (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience.
  • American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-CT) or NMTCB Computed Tomography Certification (NMTCB-CT) certification.


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