Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Under general supervision, prepares equipment and patients for Nuclear Medicine procedures, safely and accurately performs nuclear scans as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver high quality patient care and safely measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specified body areas.

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Prepare radioactive isotopes and calculate specific amount and type of isotope to be used for each examination.
• Operate radioisotope devices for calibrating isotopes and recording images.
• Assay quality of isotopes purchased; monitor for any possible contamination using Geiger counter.
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition by use of “floods”, daily QC, and observation.
• Maintain records of tests conducted, test results, use and disposition of isotopes.
• Attends all meetings and in-services as required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related functions as required.

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

Education : Completion of formal nuclear medicine technology program required.

Experience : None required

Licensure / Certification : Current State of Texas license and current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine and / or CNMT registry required. Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Medium strength is required to position patients for examination or treatment.

Frequent : lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking.

Occasional : reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to : toxic / caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens.

Benefits