Nuclear Med Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Marble Falls, TX

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech) performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures. They work under a Radiologist's supervision. These procedures are for ambulatory and hospital patients. A physician or licensed provider requests them for diagnosing disease and injury. They follow established protocols.

Requirements

ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N).
Certified by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures according to exam protocol.
Evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards.
Maintains equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, RAM, or ACR.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment capabilities.
Communicates with patients to identify service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, following HIPAA, about the test and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease.
Protects patients and team members by following safety requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into position.
Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures.
Maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by following all radiation safety rules, policies, and techniques.
Verifies the correct radioactive drug for the exam or treatment.
Screens patients for pregnancy status before the exam or treatment.
Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per protocol.
Educates patients on radiation safety techniques before and after the exam or treatment.
Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.
Reports issues to leadership or the appropriate department.
Assists in maintaining supplies inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C.
Works with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.
Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.