Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision of a Radiologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theragnostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as ordered by physicians or licensed providers.
• The role requires adherence to established protocols and safety standards to assist in disease and injury diagnosis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance:

• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures (planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT) following exam protocols promptly.
• Evaluate imaging procedure quality and maintain equipment via routine quality control (QC) per manufacturer, RAM license, or ACR standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and physicists for equipment optimization.

2. Caring Practices:

• Communicate effectively with patients to ensure correct exams and provide clear instructions while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Establish rapport and assess patient tolerance for procedures.

3. Patient Safety:

• Explain procedures thoroughly to ease patient concerns.
• Adhere strictly to safety, infection control, and aseptic techniques.
• Prepare patients and rooms properly for procedures.

4. Radiation Safety:

• Ensure compliance with radiation safety policies for patients, self, and team.
• Verify radioactive drug selection and pregnancy screening.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications safely and educate patients on radiation safety.
• Follow proper radiation disposal protocols.

5. Collaboration:

• Report concerns to leadership as needed.
• Manage supplies inventory and radiopharmaceutical ordering.
• Work closely with medical staff and Radiologists.
• Ensure accurate transfer of images to PACS for clinical review and reporting.

Key Success Factors:

• Observe and communicate patient condition changes promptly; administer first aid and use emergency equipment if necessary.
• Maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to all age groups served.
• Deliver timely, accurate, cost-effective services in compliance with standards and policies.
• Perform independently with minimal oversight.
• Maintain professionalism and calm demeanor under stress.
• Focus on customer satisfaction through efficient, courteous service.
• Serve as a trainer for new team members and students.
• Adhere to all workflows, policies, and use required IT systems (PACS, EMR, image exchange, modality worklists).
• Must be willing to take call if required.

Requirements:

• ARRT Certification required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine experience; client experience preferred.
• Must wear black scrubs (not provided).