Nuclear Medicine Tech

Technologists are responsible for accurately performing defined diagnostic procedures as requested by referring physicians, in accordance with a written order, in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication by proper route per clinician prescription; performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters; confirms appropriateness of exam and obtains written order prior to start; educates and explains procedure to patient and/or primary caregiver; obtains relevant patient history; operates digital imaging systems to acquire graphic data; responds to pre-scheduled, STAT, and on-call procedures within prescribed intervals; assesses patient condition and implements appropriate patient care guidelines; maintains department orderliness and cleanliness per regulations and infection control policies; complies with established radiation safety standards, OSHA standards, and IEMA regulations; controls exposure from radioactive sources using shielding and safe storage; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; reports inventory depletion; performs quality controls and daily surveys/weekly wipe tests; maintains records of receipt, disposition, and disposal of materials; logs inventory and dispenses doses; makes entries into computerized Nuclear Medicine management system; tracks charge codes; documents patient procedures; interacts with physicians, nurses, and other personnel to coordinate patient procedures; provides training to new employees, students, and technical assistance to physicians, residents, and fellows; documents continuing education credits and attends staff meetings

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree or a 2-year Nuclear Medicine program; This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated; Knowledge of nature of radioactivity, rules and regulations dictating the use and handling thereof; Ability to perform with direct supervision; Ability to understand team concept; Ability to operate radiation detection equipment with direct supervision; Ability to use computers and a variety of computer programs to perform procedures, record disposition of radiopharmaceuticals, schedule patients, and capture charges; Ability to perform direct IV venopuncture; IEMA Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Minimum age to work with radioactive materials is 18 years; Ability to be flexible and rotate assignments to work Saturdays, evenings as needed, and be on call for emergency procedures during Sunday, holidays, and all PM hours the department is not open; Must be adaptable to changing assignment during the day; Ability to move imaging equipment for portable studies; Ability to communicate with patients and respond in a timely manner; Perform responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program