Nuclear Medicine NM / SPECT / PET Technologist (full time, Outpatient Imaging)

Description

Position Summary:

10-hour shifts - Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; specifically Nuclear Medicine [NM], PET and SPECT/CT Examinations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces NM, PET and SPECT/CT images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• •Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam.
• •Performs NM & PET/CT examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols
• •Full understanding and operation of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET/CT, E-Cam, Nuctrac.
• •Evaluates and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Radiation Physicist.
• •Follows guidelines for procurement and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals to include dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling.
• •Establishes and properly maintains venous access routes.
• •Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement
• •Verifies physician order and obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• •Manages biohazard, chemical and radioactive waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• •Performs appropriate radioactive contamination monitoring and any necessary decontamination procedures.
• •Distributes and maintains film badges along with instructing personnel about radiation safety.
• •Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study.
• •Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all NM & PET/CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor.
• •Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately.
• •Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation.
• •Verifies contrast is appropriately loaded into injector prior to injection of contrast.
• •Operation of PACs System and printers.
• •Coordinates patient’s scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s).
• •Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required following ALARA.
• •Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested.
• •Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• •Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures.
• •Performs other related duties as required.
• •Ability to manage high patient volumes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• •In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross-sectional anatomy.
• •Knowledge of the following:
• •Performing all basic and complex NM & PET/CT studies.
• •Principles and techniques of NM & PET/CT scanning.
• •Advanced computer operations (including keyboard input and proper selection of protocols to scan various anatomical sections.)
• •Radiation protection standard, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained.
• •Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis.
• •Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality.
• •Customer Service Oriented
• •Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• •Good Interpersonal skills
• •Good oral and written communication skills.
• •Good problem-solving skills.

Risk Management:

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security.

Requirements

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education & Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program and/or Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Experience : 2 years NM Technologist

License / Certification: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CPR Certification