Nuclear Med Tech
About The Position
Competently performs routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures to produce quality images for physicians and other health care providers to support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of injury or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment and developed clinical skills to perform safe and precise procedures and deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Builds patient and healthcare-provider confidence and cooperation through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May perform specific additional procedures and/or help orient other staff to the department. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Successful completion, before the start date, of an educational program in Nuclear Medicine accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine or CAMRT; alternatively, successful completion before the start date of a Radiography program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
- RHN-Radiologic Health Nuclear Medicine certification, required if working in California, provided before the start date.
- NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification or ARRT(N)-Nuclear Medicine Technology certification, provided before the start date.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
- General knowledge of diagnostic nuclear medicine principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and hospital emergencies.
- Ability to perform routine nuclear medicine examinations and basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures to produce quality diagnostic images.
- Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to perform safe and precise procedures and deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
- Assess and monitor patients and communicate effectively with patients, their support groups, and other healthcare providers.
- Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
- Perform specific additional procedures and/or help orient other staff to the department, as needed.
- Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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