TRA El Paso Nuclear Med Tech Local Li He

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs basic nuclear medicine procedures requested by a licensed physician, under minimal supervision. The technologist uses professional judgment to provide healthcare services that assist in diagnosing or treating patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly patients. The role requires nuclear medicine expertise, completion of position competencies within the designated introductory period, and performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Formal two-year radiologic technology training at an AMA-approved school that meets ARRT registry requirements, or graduation from an accredited school of nuclear medicine.
Two years of experience in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.
ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification.
State license.
AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Complete all required position skills and competency testing and/or training.
Produce diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment, and evaluate images for technical quality, correct identification, and documentation.
Assist practitioners in operating radiation detection equipment.
Use aseptic, venipuncture, and other sterile techniques as permitted by state statutes and institutional policy; prepare, identify, and/or administer prescribed radioactive materials.
Maintain patient, visitor, and healthcare team comfort and safety, and follow departmental, federal, and state radiation safety policies to minimize exposure.
Communicate instructions and obtain patient history to support desired results, cooperation, and reduced anxiety.
Address patients’ physical safety and psychological needs during procedures; position patients while respecting their abilities, comfort, and safety.
Order radiopharmaceuticals, prepare them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation, identify radioactive substances, and calculate activity.
Implement protective measures against injury from thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical, and radiation sources.
Provide instruction, evaluation, and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals.
Take responsibility for assigned areas and equipment quality control, and report equipment malfunctions.
Submit anecdotal incident, radiopharmaceutical agent variance, and accident reports in a timely manner.
Process and file films as needed; process studies correctly; send studies to reading stations for radiologist review when applicable; and archive studies to PACS/DICOM when applicable.
Schedule and transport patients as needed.
Use resources efficiently and effectively, maintain a safe environment, address patient population-specific needs, and participate in Performance Improvement activities.