Nuclear Medicine Tech

Healthstar/CPS•Morristown, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech administers radiopharmaceuticals under physician guidance, obtains and processes diagnostic images following regulatory guidelines, and provides direct patient care. This role involves monitoring patients, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and maintaining nuclear medicine equipment. The position requires knowledge of nuclear medicine operations, including regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), state, and other accreditation agencies. The technician will perform quality controls, assist the Radiation Safety Officer with radiation safety initiatives, and report equipment malfunctions. Responsibilities also include documenting procedures, processing paperwork, maintaining examination rooms, stocking supplies, and answering phones. Experience with electronic medical records (Athena) is necessary. Regular and punctual attendance in person is required.

Requirements

Proficient in all nuclear medicine modalities and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform testing.
Knowledge of nuclear testing equipment including safety hazards.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality as directed by OSHA and HIPAA standards.
Knowledge of medical chart reporting and electronic medical records.
Knowledge of clinic/medical practice procedures related to all medical operations.
Must be skilled in customer service and have a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers.
Must be well organized and detail organized and be able to work independently without much supervision.
Must have skills in critical thinking, communication, influence and decision making.
Must have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team.
Competent in starting peripheral IV’s.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of nuclear medicine operations, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), state and other regulatory or accreditation agency regulations.
Must have knowledge and experience regarding electronic medical records (Athena).

Responsibilities

Administers radiopharmaceuticals under physician guidance.
Obtain and process diagnostic images following regulatory guidelines.
Direct patient care, monitors, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
Maintain nuclear medicine equipment.
Perform quality controls following protocols and regulatory guidelines under supervision of Radiation Safety Officer and Director of Diagnostic Services.
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with radiation safety initiatives, including, but not limited to radiation dosimetry.
Reports equipment malfunctions to Director of Diagnostic Services.
Documents all completed nuclear procedures and processes all related paperwork as directed by physician order.
Maintains examination rooms.
Stocks necessary medical supplies.
Answer phones.