Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for both inpatients and outpatients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the safe operation of various types of imaging counting and computer equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of radioactive materials from receipt through administration and disposal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties directly involved in a variety of technical procedures in the application of
  radionuclides for the diagnosis, therapy and treatment of disease.
• Operates gamma camera / computer imaging systems, planar and SPECT and non-imaging equipment, producing quality diagnostic images and results for interpretation by a radiologist / nuclear medicine physician.
• Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Processes radiopharmaceuticals from receipt and preparation through administration and
  disposal in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepares patient for exam.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
• Communicates in writing and verbally with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.
• Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
• Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the
  procedure/exam.

Education, Experience and Certifications/ License:

• High School Diploma/GED- Required.
• Associate’s Degree- Strongly Preferred Bachelor’s Degree- Preferred.
• RT (N): Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine – R.T. (N)(ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) – Required.
• BLS (AHA)- Required Positron Emission Tomography Registry- Preferred, if applicable to entity Licensed Radiology Technologist- Required for those working at a Kansas site.
• One year of nuclear medicine experience strongly preferred. Cardiac Nuclear Medicine registration preferred.

Float Requirements:

• Floating may be required to any client location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or client-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with client policy.