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Job Description
Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs all types of Nuclear Medicine procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician. Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals and imaging procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical problems for patients throughout the age continuum.
Duties:
- *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
- *Performs radionuclide procedures under the authorization of a physician with a Radioactive Materials License issued by the Nebraska Health and Human Services Department of Radiological Health.
- *Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation; applies EKG patches and cables.
- *Observes all regulations for control of radiation and practices radiation safety procedures; performs venipuncture.
- *Assists Radiologist in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions as applicable.
- *Competently operates all nuclear medicine equipment and support systems to include HIS, RIS, scheduling system and PACS; performs and evaluates images for technical quality.
- *Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care and procedures in accordance with established nuclear medicine standards and guidelines.
- *Maintains accurate records of isotopes used.
- *Completes quality control on scanning equipment; maintains a safe working environment.
- *Utilizes department computer systems, files and PACS to review patient history and provide accurate documentation of studies.
- *Properly cares for and images patients of all ages; maintains patient confidentiality.
- *Coordinates inpatient/outpatient exams within the department and with other departments to provide expedient and complete care; communicates with medical staff, coworkers, patients, families and other hospital staff to assure quality patient care.
- *Handles telephone calls for scheduling, coordination, and questions with courtesy and accuracy.
- *Participates in the department’s quality improvement plan as required.
- *Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment as necessary; notifies supervisor of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as needed.
- *Keeps work area properly supplied.
- *Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedures.
- *Utilizes AIDET communication and provides patient education to inform patient about procedure to minimize patient anxiety.
- Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education in-services, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities; attends departmental, educational and hospital committee meetings as required.
- Assists with departmental orientation and student clinical education as directed.
- Cross-trains into other areas of noninvasive CVS such as the role of the treadmill tech during exercise stress testing and assistance with bubble studies in echocardiography.
- Transports patient and/or equipment alone or with assistance in bed, wheeled cart, or wheelchair to designated area.
- Maintains a safe work environment.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
- Knowledge of the principal functions of nuclear medicine including radiation safety procedures.
- Knowledge of the clinical applications of nuclear medicine.
- Skill in operating nuclear medicine equipment, cameras, PACS, and other related systems.
- Ability to react and perform work effectively under stressful and emergent situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively interact with patients, family, staff, and physicians.
- Ability to care for diverse patient populations throughout the age continuum.
- Ability to exercise courtesy and professionalism in the work environment.
- Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and patient safety.
- Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patients and families in accordance with HIPAA regulations and hospital procedures.
- Graduate from a nuclear medicine program or equivalency required.
- Current certification or certification within three (3) months of hire by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Pants and Jackets are to be black.
- Tops can be black or red.
- You can wear a solid white, black, or gray t-shirt under your scrub tops.
- Shoes should be modest in appearance, preferably a mostly solid color of black, white, or grey.
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