Nuclear Medicine Tech-Reg

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Nuclear Medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs a variety of examinations utilizing Nuclear Medicine equipment and materials. Responsible for scheduling and preparing patients for examinations and preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Technologist will perform Nuclear Medicine exams accurately while utilizing Nuclear Medicine Gamma Cameras. Responsible for Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Administrative Code rules and regulations pertaining to Nuclear Medicine. Maintain ACR accreditation.

Requirements

Graduate of an Approved Accredited Nuclear Medicine program, and/or Graduate of an Approved Accredited Radiology program required
ARRT(N) and/or CNMT required
Ohio(N) required
BLS certification within 90 day introductory period required
No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

Utilizes AIDET to identify, greet, explain procedure and prepare patient for their procedure.
Assess provider's written order, performs Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established standards.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
Assembles accurate and complete patient history and enters appropriate forms in Radiology Information System for radiologist.
Performs calibrations, quality control, quality assurance, adjustments as needed on all NM equipment.
Maintains clean work area and equipment, maintains par level supply of stock
Works with Central Scheduling, provider's offices and nursing floors to schedule patients.
Adheres to established Ohio Department of Health guidelines for the safe handling of radioactive materials.
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and / or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.
Performs other duties as assigned.