The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

General Position Summary:

Responsible for developing nuclear radiopharmaceuticals for use in nuclear generator.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Develops radiopharmaceuticals from a nuclear generator.

• Conducts imaging of patients.

• Develops all studies.

• Conducts radiation safety training of all hospital staff.

• Completes staff scheduling.

• Supervises staff/student trainings.

• Develops policies and procedures for nuclear and PET/CT for the hospital.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Manages and keeps records of radiation safety badges.

• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the Shine Behavior Standards.

• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Secondary Functions:

• Transports patients.

• Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.

• Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

• Takes “on-call” status when required.

Job Scope:

This job involves:

• Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.

• A high level of complexity.

• Typical operation from established and well-known procedures.

• Performance of duties under independently-minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

• Are normally made with others both inside and outside the hospital.

• Are made with own department, staff, and supervisor as well as other departments and locations.

• Frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times.

• Include face-to-face and telephone contact, with little-to-no e-mail.

• Include contact with staff, patients, and physicians.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires operational knowledge of all office equipment in the Diagnosic Imaging department, including: fax, printer, phone systems, computer, and commonly used hospital computer programs (including Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, e-mail, and internet). Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must also be service oriented and have excellent customer service skills, computer skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, professional interpersonal skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and telephone etiquette.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

• BLS/CPR certification (required within 30 days of hire date).

• CNMT licensure (required).

• Basic computer skills (required).

• 1-2 years related experience (preferred).

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, extensive computer work, and encounters with upset or disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is a safety sensitive position.

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS CPR AED Required
• Cert Nuc Med Tech NMTCB