What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Rutherford Regional Health System?
11129 Nuclear Medical Technologist
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.
Reports to: Radiology Supervisor
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Licenses: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)Required Skills
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
Processes the images for radiologist review.
Non-Essential Functions
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