Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Job Summary

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Provides diagnostic medical nuclear medicine services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform nuclear medicine procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physicians supervision.

Physical Requirements
The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
May have to handle emergency situations.
May be subject to irregular hours.
May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):

Sitting- Frequently
Walking- Frequently
Standing- Frequently
Bending-Frequently
Squatting - Occasionally
Climbing-Occasionally
Kneeling-Occasionally
Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making:

Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management:

Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity:

Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use:

Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization:

Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality:

Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
Prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation in accordance with the departments radioactive materials license and departmental policies and procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic treatments
Demonstrates the ability to perform the procedures involved in the receipt, storage, and disposal of radioisotopes according to the radioactive materials license
Demonstrates safe handling of radioactive materials and a thorough understanding of record keeping regulations to maintain records accordingly
Performs radiation area surveys, non-imaging(cold lab) procedures, and therapy procedures as assigned; Creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools
Understands ALARA and minimizes exposure to self, patient, and other guests
Performs high quality nuclear medicine procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
Able to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education
Required
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology or Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Experience:
Preferred
One year of clinical radiology experience

Certification/Licensure:
Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Current, Valid Texas Drivers License
Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) License from the State of Texas
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification in Nuclear Medicine (N)

OR

CNMT Certification through Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Preferred
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) Certification
Positron Emission Technology (PET) Certification

*Certification pay may be applied for up to 2 additional certifications when the employee routinely and consistently performs exams in a department that benefits from the increased skill set and knowledge base. xihmbke Relevancy of certifications and applicability of certification pay subject to approval by the Administrative Director of Radiology.