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Nuclear Medicine Tech Day Shift - Brooklyn, United States - AdvantageCare Physicians

AdvantageCare Physicians

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

1 month ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Pay Rate - $ $53.00 per hour

Summary of Position

Under the direction of a physician, administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment 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 of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce computergenerated images.
Use processing software to prepare computergenerated 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, using computer 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 for therapy.
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 and patients.
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.