Nuclear Medical Tech - Per Diem

• 1. Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• 1.1 Demonstrates competent and proficient use of the Hospital Picture Achieving System (PACS) as observed by the supervisor and Radiologist.
• 2. Performs test and maintenance procedures on equipment and apparatus.
• 2.1 Regularly checks equipment for operational readiness, safety and accuracy as indicated by random review of maintenance log.
• 3. Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administers to patient.
• 3.1 Readies radiopharmaceuticals in accordance to prescribed dose as observed by Radiologist.
• 4. Maintains records in accordance with NRC license/Regulatory guidelines for radiation safety.
• 4.1 Completes required records as outlined by the NRC license as indicated by random quarterly review of records.
• 5. Monitors Hot Lab and department radiation levels.
• 5.1 Performs wipe test in all areas of department according to protocol as observed by supervisor.
• 6. Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals as required.
• 6.1 Maintains an efficient level of inventory as observed by supervisor.
• 7. Instructs Hospital personnel on proper handling of isotopes and procedures in the event of contamination.
• 7.1 Willingly and conscientiously provides instruction to other personnel as assigned and observed by supervisor.
• 8. Assists with the training of new staff, residents and students.
• 8.1 Participates in the orientation of new staff, students and radiology residents as required and observed by supervisor.
• 9. Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
• 9.1 Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the adult patient as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff.
• 10. Accurately enters all applicable information and charges for procedures.
• 10.1 Enters all patients ordered information into the RIS according to department protocol as observed by the manaager.
• 11. Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.
• 11.1 Monitors Q.A. activities in accordance to section plan as observed by supervisor.
• 12. Patient Satisfaction: ED & Inpatient scores Inpatient Wait Time: ED Wait Time: ED Courtesy:
• 13. Chaperone patients when necessary

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

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LICENSURE

CNMT Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

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. They may frequently be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.