Job Description Job Description Description:
Position Summary: 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, Thyroid Probe and BioDose.
- 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
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