Nuclear engineer Jobs in Lafayette, LA

Job Description

The Nuclear Medical Tech 2 arranges patients for NM examinations. Produces NM images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Ensures patient safety through preparation calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. Utilizes departmental policy to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Initially, may require instruction and guidance to accomplish the job and should develop into performing work under general supervision. Able to evaluate competency level of others as preceptor. Reports to Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

Currently offering a Sign-on Bonus of $15,000!!!

Technical Tasks

• Exhibits working knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine equipment and procedures as outlined in the Department protocol manual. Has completed required competencies for equipment and procedures in Nuclear Medicine.

Refers to physician's orders / chart for any special instructions that may be indicated.

Routinely questions the patient before procedure to obtain patient's history. Asks females of childbearing age if they may be pregnant.

Critical Thinking

Other Duties as Assigned

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological development).

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