General Description:

The Radiology Tech IV is responsible for performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. S/he provides performs Quality Assurance checks, follows pain management protocols, and maintains adequate records and supplies. 

Essential Functions:

• Prepares, measures, and administers concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information used for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in utilization of radioactive substances for diagnostic purposes. Performs such procedures under departmental guidelines.
• Assesses patient needs relevant to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Stocks the Department with adequate supplies and maintains an orderly working area.

• Complies with all regulatory standards, and maintains adequate records to ensure safety, proper care of patients, diagnostic quality of images, and radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Knows and understands all standards for equipment, quality assurance, and quality control. Maintains records and performs Quality Assurance/ Quality Control checks to meet state and national regulations.
• Maintains and records all pertinent information needed to complete patient care for all systems.

• Consistently uses radiation protection measures such as time, collimation, shielding, and distance and handling of isotopes.

• Follows hospital policy regarding pain management and use of restraints for patients.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the PACS and MediTech systems.
• Provides clinical instruction to students, and precepts new techs.
• Assists with Radiation Safety Officer’s duties.
• Performs call back duties when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Training Requirements:

• Current ARRT in Nuclear Medicine, NMTCB, or CNMT certification
• Current NM State license
• AHA BLS certification within 3 months of hire
• One year Nuclear Medicine Tech experience preferred
• Willingness to cross train in other modalities highly preferred
• Computer proficiency required

Note: Job description available upon request.

**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer