Nuclear Medicine Technologist

1 week ago


Alexandria, United States RAYUS Radiology Full time
There is a $10,000 relocation or sign on bonus for this role RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. As a Nuclear Medicine technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Nuclear Medicine services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.

This position is a fulltime Monday-Friday with variable eight hour day shifts starting between 6-8am, includes rotating call. If Radiologic Technologist, this will include rotating x-ray shifts with weekends. This position has leadership opportunities in the future, if interested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Patient Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
Performs routine and advanced Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Assesses, prepares, records and administers radio pharmaceuticals according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and departmental policies
Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment as an integral part of the quality of patient care services
Adjusts Nuclear Medicine scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(5%) Nuclear Medicine Department Support

Performs and records daily quality control procedures on specified equipment to ensure correct and accurate operation
Performs daily and weekly departmental surveys to ensure compliance of radiation standards of the department and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Reports contamination to Radiation Safety Officer
Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Required:

NMTCB registered technologist, current and in good standing
Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform Nuclear Medicine procedures independently

Preferred:

Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
Registered/licensed in PET and PET/CT
Bilingual

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

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