Nuclear Medicine NM / SPECT / PET Technologist (per Diem, Saturday 10 hour shifts)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; specifically Nuclear Medicine [NM], PET and SPECT / CT Examinations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces NM, PET and SPECT / CT images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions :

• Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam.
• Performs NM & PET / CT examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols
• Full understanding and operation of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET / CT, E-Cam, Nuctrac.
• Evaluates and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Radiation Physicist.
• Follows guidelines for procurement and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals to include dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling.
• Establishes and properly maintains venous access routes.
• Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement
• Verifies physician order and obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns.
• Manages biohazard, chemical and radioactive waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Performs appropriate radioactive contamination monitoring and any necessary decontamination procedures.
• Distributes and maintains film badges along with instructing personnel about radiation safety.
• Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study.
• Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all NM & PET / CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor.
• Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately.
• Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation.
• Verifies contrast is appropriately loaded into injector prior to injection of contrast.
• Operation of PACs System and printers.
• Coordinates patient’s scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s).
• Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required following ALARA.
• Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Ability to manage high patient volumes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Risk Management :

Information Management :

Requirements :

Minimum Position Qualifications :

Education & Training : High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program and / or Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Experience : 2 years NM Technologist

License / Certification : Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CPR Certification