Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Franciscan Health•Indianapolis, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate Equipment Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment. Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription. Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment. Provide Direct Patient Care Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures. Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician. Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer. Radioactive Materials Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels. Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures. Film Images and Recording Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician. Process cardiac function studies, using computer. Record and process results of procedures. Collaboration Collaborates on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure. Nuclear Medicine Completes all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtaining the most optimal images and evaluates, processes and submits for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol. Patient Records Confirms patient identify and obtains and records patient identification, medical history, or test results. Reviews and updates patient documentation in EMR/PACS. Venipuncture Performs venous punctures, utilizes universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals. Safety Protocol Practices established safety guidelines and utilizes ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
NM license - State Licensing Board
X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - State Licensing Board in applicable state
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients using imaging equipment.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceutical usage.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and patient radioactivity.
Gather patient information to guide diagnostic procedures.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients under physician's direction.
Position radiation fields, beams, and patients for effective treatment.
Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses.
Adhere to safety standards to minimize radiation exposure.
Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals.
Produce computer-generated or film images for physician interpretation.
Process cardiac function studies.
Record and process procedure results.
Collaborate with physicians on patient medical issues.
Complete all exams, procedures, and therapies in nuclear medicine.
Obtain optimal images and evaluate, process, and submit them for interpretation.
Confirm patient identity and record medical history and test results.
Review and update patient documentation in EMR/PACS.
Perform venous punctures and utilize universal precautions.
Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.