Nuclear Medicine Tech

Summary of Position•Under the direction of a physician, administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotopeequipment to produce high quality, diagnostically accurate images in a manner that is safe and effective for the patient.Principal Accountabilities•Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction ofa physician.•Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce computer-generated images.•Use processing software to prepare computer-generated images for interpretation by a physician.•Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.•Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.•Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, usingcomputer and following physician's prescription.•Process cardiac function studies, using computer. Record and process results of procedures.•Assist in preparing the final report for each test performed.•Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures fortherapy.•Assist in preparing intake charts (including clinical data, consent form, referral form, and authorization information)for patients prior to testing appointment•Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides them with assistance during test procedures.•Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers andpatients.•Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.•Review cumulative monthly radiation dosage reports for all nuclear staff with radiation safety officer.•Assist the radiation safety officer with any documentation needed by DOH for safety audits.•Assist in maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation.Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications•Associate Degree, preferably in Nuclear Medicine Technology (R); Bachelor's Degree (P)•Completion of an education and training program that has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on EducationalPrograms in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). (R)•Certification by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine TechnologistCertification Board (NMTCB) or the CAMRT nuclear medicine certification. (R)Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities•Minimum of 1-year Nuclear Medicine Tech work experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting (R)•Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) (R)•Ability to communicate effectively with providers, care team members and explain technical procedures to patients (R)•Strong knowledge of use of radiopharmaceuticals (R),•Strong knowledge of radioisotope camera equipment used to produce a computer-generated image and processing softwareused to prepare images for interpretation by a physician.