Nuclear Medicine Technologist - FT, PT, or PRN

Description

Job Summary:

Prepares and administers radioactive drugs to patients for imaging or treatment, using specialist equipment to create images that help doctors diagnose and treat diseases. Works closely with physicians and radiologists to ensure accurate results and patient safety. Takes rotational call.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses as prescribed 
• Test blood glucose levels in patients and assist with vital sign monitoring. Respond properly to results that are outside normal range. Follow appropriate steps for critical results notification
• Use specialized imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body
• Monitor patients, providing comfort and reassurance, and watch for any unusual or adverse reactions attributable to radiopharmaceuticals and/or other medications administered. Take immediate action to remedy any noted effects
• Operate and routinely maintain equipment to make quality clinical diagnostic images; Notify management of any equipment service needs
• Procure supplies and equipment as needed to timely perform imaging services
• Ensure compliance with and participate in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accreditation agencies
• Serve as back-up patient access registrar
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives and infection control policies
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
• Provide exemplary customer service
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Attend meetings as required
• Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Equipment Knowledge: 
• adjustment of equipment settings to obtain high-quality images
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of nuclear medicine equipment
• Proficiency in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceutical and/or medications.
• Knowledge of EKGs and Stress Systems
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance
• Knowledge and implementation of radiation safety protocols and regulations
• Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records and other computer applications relevant to radiology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including but not limited to: Electronic Medical Records, information security, electronic timekeeping and payroll system, internet, and email.
• Excellent command of / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift with strong attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•  One year of experience in a nuclear medicine setting required; two years of experience in radiology setting preferred.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required in nuclear medicine; additional modality certification(s) preferred 
• Licensure through Texas Medical Board
• American Heart BLS

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.
• Sufficient hearing, vision, and dexterity to perform duties safely. 
• Stress Level: Moderate to High

OSHA Classification:

Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.