Nuclear Medicine Technologist

1 month ago

COLUMBIA South Carolina, Richland County, SC, United States Prisma Health Full time

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Accountabilities

  • Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed. Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions. Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.Communicate effectively with patient and family. Prepare patient for procedure. Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage. Prepare proper instrument , computer , and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual. Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties. Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required. Process and evaluate computer generated data.Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol. Maintain sterile technique as required. Performs imaging , non-imaging , function studies , and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols , or , as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist. Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another,or, from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.Knows proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possesses judgement of when to employ said devices. Is aware of and familiar with departmental environment of care document. - 40%
  • Radiopharmaceutical responsibilities-Follows correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials.Understands and implements ALARA measures while performing radiopharmacy duties.Maintains accurate records of doses distributed to patients in appropriate log book and computer log. Maintains a sanitary and organized environment in radiopharmacy. Accurately labels and stores radioactive materials in appropriate areas. Posts appropriate signage in necessary areas. Performs quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary. Follows directions for proper radionuclide preparations. Properly documents receipt and disposal of short half lived and long half lived radionuclides. Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharamaceuticals according to departmental protocols and within Title A mandates. Maintains strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens radionuclides , or ""cold compounds. - 15%
  • Archiving accountabilities- Maintain accurate records pertaining to exam performed. Operates the PACS system properly and verifies study prior to archiving.Properly places exams on optical discs for long term storage.Archives accurate radiopharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook. - 5%
  • Administrative accountabilities- Acquires order and checks for appropriate clinical information, date , and verifies correct account number and type. Charges procedure and supplies in compliance with governing regulations. Reports equipment problems to appropriate personnel and, when applicable ,records confirmation numbers in appropriate logbook. Obtains list of outstanding charges , investigates , and explains reason for charges listed as outstanding. Complies with departmental downtime protocols. Familiarizes self with , and compliantly incorporates , all HIPPA mandates of the Department of Radiology and of the Prisma Health System. - 5%
  • Environmental accountabilities-Maintains a neat , clean , organized work environment. Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed.Dispose of soiled linens,used supplies, radioactive materials , and bio-hazardous materials according to hospital policy.Notifies appropriate persons in regards to unsafe conditions.(electrical , fire ,chemical , equipment) Maintains proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations. - 5%
  • Communication accountabilities-Seeks to promote intra,inter, and external communications.Maintains ethical standards of relationships and communications.Communicates knowledgeably with physician/healthcare worker regarding patient procedure. Maintains pleasant , helpful attitude during all phone communications. Seeks dialog with central scheduling as necessary to insure understanding of listed patient procedure. Assesses communication ability of patient and takes appropriate measures to ensure patient/family understanding of procedure to be performed.Assures that all appropriate consents are signed.Arranges for translation skills utilization as appropriate. - 5%
  • Instrumentation accountabilities: Perform and evaluate routine quality on all instrumentation as specified in the departmental quality manuals. Determine operational status and timely calibration of all survey instruments.Perform and evaluate dose calibrator constancy test. Record all daily QC checks in their appropriate logbooks. - 5%
  • Radiation safety accountabilities: Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices. Proper storage of personal monitoring devices. Knowledge and effective use of proper procedures for managing and containment of a radioactive spill.Utilize ALARA principles at all times.Instruct patient family members, and other healthcare providers of the proper radiation safety measures to be taken after the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Comprehend and follow the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministrations. Properly dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste. Be alert to and aware of nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department. Such persons are to be challenged as to their identity and purpose for being in the nuclear medicine department.This applies to all unknown persons irrespective of uniform dress or official Prisma Health identification badges. All radioactive materials sources are to be locked in the hotlab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel. - 5%
  • Proctorship responsibilities:Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology. Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department. Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends. Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary. Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager. Report any defictiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in charge technologist. - 5%
  • Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar. Adheres to the Standards of Behavior. - 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Requirements

  • Certification Program - Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine technology school

  • 1 year nuclear medicine experience

In Lieu Of

Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the education and experience requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Clinical experience may be considered toward the 1 year experience requirement.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry

  • CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered

  • SCSQRSA License

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • ARRT in Radiology preferred

  • Experience on Philips equipment preferred

  • Spect/CT experience preferred

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills

  • Basic computer skills

  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

  • Proficient computer skills (database)

  • Data entry

  • Mathematical skills

  • Strong background in physics/chemistry

  • Radiation Safety equipment

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107121 Nuclear Medicine

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