Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for Nuclear Medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures, scheduling and pre-procedure patient preparation parameters, routine nuclear medicine camera operation, accurate record keeping, radiation safety regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all nuclear medicine procedures, using initiative in special positioning needs of individual patients.
• Calibrates and draws up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials.
• Calculates data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Calibrates instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
• Practices good radiation safety procedure pertaining to the preparation, handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operates all imaging and auxiliary equipment according to written procedures/protocols, demonstrating proficiency on all equipment.
• Responsible for documenting pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
• Maintains a working knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine.
• Responsible for the physiological monitoring and care of patients during nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities.
• Responsible for submitting nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or physician.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• New graduate.
• 1-3 years of experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• ARRT or NMTCB or ASCP, California State License, American Heart Association BLS.