Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Huntsville, United States - Clearview

Clearview Huntsville, United States

1 week ago

Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Nuclear Medical Technologist is to perform ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare patients for PET and NM examinations by explaining procedures.

• Establish and administer peripheral IV containing FDG.

• Handle, administer, and dispose of radioactive isotopes in compliance with Radioactive Materials Board as well as ACR.

• Document and log each use of radiopharmaceutical administrations.

• Maintain documentation regarding FDG.

• Position patient appropriately on the machine and perform scans requested.

• Verify that scanned images are appropriate, correct, and visible.

• Verify that scans have been received in PACS.

• Maintain patient care, comfort, and safety during transport to and from the scan room.

• Maintain technical competency through continued education and participation in training programs.

• Under guidance of a Radiologist, administer contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols.

• Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems on all equipment and necessary components.

• Notify appropriate personnel of issues pertaining to PET/NM machines and other equipment.

• Maintain a clean environment inside the facility.

• Complete necessary administrative tasks.

• Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.

• Cooperate with facility healthcare professionals and comply with facility policies/procedures.

• Comply with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety.

• Ability to be at work regularly and on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be sensitive to patient's physical and psychological needs.
Must have strong attention to detail.
Must be able to work as part of a team.

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be a graduate of accredited program in Nuclear Medical Technology.

• Must be registered with the Nuclear Medical Technology Certification Board and the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists.

Working conditions

This position requires that the employee work in the imaging center of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology clinic. Direct patient contact is required.

Physical requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk up to ten hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to lift or assist in lifting patients into and out of wheelchairs, as well as onto and off of PET table.

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