Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Duluth, United States - Sigma Inc

Description

• Under the supervision of the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Director of Radiology, Chairman or Manager, the nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.

• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies. Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment and assists with equipment Quality Control, inventory management, and Radiation Safety protocol.

• Performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
• Assesses pertinent information. Prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
• Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.
• Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
• Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs.
• Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
• Actively engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings, and committee initiatives.
• Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
• Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and org

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

• Registered Nuclear Medicine (N) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

• Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

• None required.