Nuclear Medicine Technologist

3 weeks ago

Unity Twp, United States Excela Health Full time
Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist plays a crucial role in preparing, measuring, and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. This position requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce high-quality scans of radioactive isotopes in specified anatomical parts and systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
  • Reconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
  • Verifies patient's pregnancy status when appropriate.
  • Assures the proper screening protocol is completed.
  • Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
  • Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
  • Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and determines optimal scanning parameters per diagnosis.
  • Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
  • Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.
  • Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedure to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcome.
  • Administers radiopharmaceuticals according to established guidelines.
  • Obtains radioactive material from the generator and prepares radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Administers radiopharmaceutical doses under the direction of the radiologist.
  • Positions the patient to obtain optimal image/scan.
  • Using sterile techniques, preps the site and starts I.V. when applicable.
  • Obtains optimal images during scan.
  • Adjusts the imaging parameters to improve the outcome of the procedure.
  • Assesses images for technical quality and makes adjustments as needed.
  • Sends images to PACS for interpretation by the radiologist.
  • Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in the appropriate record.
  • Verifies the correct order is entered into RIS.
  • Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
  • Documents any exceptions from the established guidelines.
  • Maintains records about the use of radioactive materials.
  • Documents diagnostic and treatment in the appropriate record.
  • Scans appropriate documents into PACS.
  • Completes medication reconciliation documentation per department policy.
  • Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
  • Works with centralized scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
  • Responds to emergency calls per department procedures.
  • Maintains equipment and work station in optimum condition.
  • Performs daily QC on equipment.
  • Performs regularly scheduled calibration and/or quality control on equipment, cameras, dose calibrator, and survey meters.
  • Maintains records of calibration.
  • Transports used generators and contaminated vials and materials to decayed area if applicable.
  • Disposes of radioactive waste according to established procedures and safety standards.
  • Performs daily and weekly survey and wipes to monitor radioactive contamination.
  • Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
  • Reports equipment malfunction to service provider.
  • Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
  • Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
  • Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
  • Attends department/reviews meeting minutes as required.
Required Qualifications
  • Completion of a (JRCNMT) accredited nuclear medicine program.
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
  • Medical Terminology.
  • Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office).
  • Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year nuclear medicine experience.
License, Certification & Clearances
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance.
  • Current registry with Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification board (NMTCB) and/or current registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with credentialing in Nuclear Medicine (RTN).
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

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