- Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
- Performs nuclear medicine procedures as assigned.
- Selects proper technical factors for each exam, including: collimator, pulse height analyzer settings, analog and computer acquisition parameters, image intensity setting.
- Operates equipment according to manufacturer and UCH procedures.
- Utilizes Radiology Information System (MARS) to record exam status.
- Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration.
- Properly positions patients for exams.
- Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients by prescribed route using aseptic technique.
- Performs vein puncture and places IV catheters as needed for procedures.
- Obtains all views/images/positions outlined by UCH protocol.
- Ensures that films are labeled with patient's name and medical history number; day number; date of exam; view(s); radiopharmaceutical and dose; and acquisition parameters.
- Evaluates procedure results for technical quality before submitting for initial review by physician.
- Presents previous exam(s), when available, with current exam for initial review by physician.
- Works independently in assigned area as required.
- Regards safety of patients as a priority in performance of study.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and co-workers.
- Handles patients in conformance with all established safety procedures.
- Uses equipment in accordance with manufacture specifications.
- Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures when necessary.
- Communicates with patients and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Explains preparation and exam procedure to patient.
- Is aware of and responsive to physical and psychological needs of patients under his/her care.
- Maintains equipment in good working condition.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to Imaging Care Center Leader.
- Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies
- Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and upgrade technical skills.
- Attends sufficient approved continuing education courses to maintain accreditation by IDNS and professional registry.
- Contributes to training of student technologists.
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
- Requires satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Medicine technology training in an AMA approved school.
- Requires eligibility for registry by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Requires eligibility for "Active" IDNS accreditation in the category of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Rad Nuclear Medicine- Hyde Park
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full-Time Days - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago Medicine
Description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures as assigned. Applies principles of radiation protection. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures and provides necessary patient care during the course of procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Required Qualifications
Position Details
Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Why Join Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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