Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital- PRN

FMOLHS • Lafayette, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medical Tech 2 arranges patients for NM examinations. Produces NM images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Ensures patient safety through preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. Utilizes departmental policy to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Initially, may require instruction and guidance to accomplish the job and should develop into performing work under general supervision. Able to evaluate competency level of others as preceptor. Reports to Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to arrange patients for NM examinations.
• Ability to produce NM images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.
• Ability to prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Ability to ensure patient safety through preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job utilizing departmental policy.
• Ability to provide complete pre and post education to patients and family.
• Ability to evaluate competency level of others as preceptor.
• Ability to perform work under general supervision after initial instruction and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Arrange patients for NM examinations.
• Produce NM images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.
• Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Ensure patient safety through preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job utilizing departmental policy.
• Provide complete pre and post education to patients and family.
• Evaluate competency level of others as preceptor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed