Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides immobilization devices as required. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
• Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
• Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
• Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
• Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.
• Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
• Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices.
• Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
• Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Must hold a valid NJDEP license.
• ARRT or NMTCB registry is required.
• BLS by American Heart Association is required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
• Phlebotomy, EPIC, ability to perform Nuclear Medicine and/or PET exams.
• PET experience.
• CT experience.