Nuclear Medicine Techologist
About The Position
Balances the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure. Maintains knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions. Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. Maintains specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations.
Requirements
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Responsibilities
- Performing complex scans and procedures.
- Gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
- Assessing factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
- Maintaining knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions.
- Providing pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
- Maintaining specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations.
Benefits
- No insurance authorizations or collection responsibilities
- No overhead concerns such as malpractice coverage
- Lower daily patient volumes
- Focus on patients rather than productivity metrics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
