PRN Nuclear Medicine Technician

Job Title :

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Department : Radiology

Reports To :

Director of Radiology

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Date : 9 / 10 / 24

Position Summary

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
• Produce a computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Process cardiac function studies, using computer
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Record and process results of procedures.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Order all required Radio-pharmaceuticals
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all Daily, Quarterly, Monthly QC
• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history.
• Measure radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all books and records required by the State of Texas for the RAM lisc. / conducting the state inspections and are held accountable for.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety / Infection Control

Performance Improvement

Customer Service

Company Policy

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE / MATH / REASONING ABILITY

COMPUTER SKILLS

CERTIFICATE / LICENSES

Competencies

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Work Environment