Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Day Shift
About The Position
Provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation. Assists with patient/family education and keeps them abreast of the patient's progress. Provides direct quality care for patients receiving Nuclear Medicine and PET exams, and is responsible for radiologic care and assists with clinical care of the patient. Performs efficiently in emergency situations, sets up imaging rooms with equipment and supplies, and is responsible for acquiring, processing, and photographing optimum exams for diagnostic interpretation. Operates all diagnostic equipment, including Scintillation Cameras, PET Scanners, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators, and GM Meters. Requires knowledge of procedural supplies and their location, and ensures imaging rooms are stocked. Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department, and practices radiation safety standards to prevent injury to patients and staff. Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following established charting procedures, and enters procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing. Prepares billing sheets and submits them per guidelines. Effectively communicates with patients, family, and other health care team members. May serve as a resource to Radiologic Technology students.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology, be registered in Nuclear medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
- Assists with patient/family education.
- Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
- Provides direct quality care for patients receiving Nuclear Medicine and PET exams.
- Responsible for radiologic care and assists with clinical care of patient.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
- Sets up imaging rooms to include equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for acquiring, processing and photographing optimum exams for diagnostic interpretation.
- Seeks assistance when needed.
- Operates all diagnostic equipment, including Scintillation Cameras, PET Scanners, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators and GM Meters.
- Requires knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies.
- Ensures that imaging rooms are stocked.
- Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
- Practices radiation safety standards to prevent injury to patients and staff.
- Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure.
- Enters procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
- Prepares billing sheet and submits per guidelines.
- Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
- May serve as a resource to the Radiologic Technology students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
