What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Tech position at 50 Thompson Peak Medical Center?
Primary City/State:
Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255Category:
Healthcare SupportShift:
DayDepartment:
RAD Nuclear MedicinePRN; per diem, as needed
E. Thompson Peak Pkway @ N. Scottsdale Rd
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Responsibilities:
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor or radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
Calibrates/administers/records isotopes dosage and examination data.
Obtains patient history, performs nuclear medicine studies and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
Transport patient to exam room/table, prepares and maintains room.
Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by Nuclear Medicine procedure protocols. Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Participates in orientation, training, and inservicing of staff as needed.Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma or GED and completion of an ARRT or NMTCB accredited Radiography program or US military Radiography training program Required
Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience
10 months clinical Nuclear Medicine experience or successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Required
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT) AZ State CNMT license and licensure must be provided prior to start date Required
either ARRT or NMTCB Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course. Required
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