Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Independence Health System Careers•Mount Pleasant, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies to produce scans of radioactive isotopes in specified anatomical parts and systems. This role involves collecting pertinent patient data, verifying physician orders, and ensuring patient safety and understanding of procedures. The technologist analyzes information to determine optimal scanning parameters, administers radiopharmaceuticals, positions patients, and obtains optimal images. They are responsible for assessing image quality, sending images to PACS, and documenting all aspects of patient care, exams, and history. Maintaining equipment, disposing of radioactive waste, and responding to emergencies are also key functions. The position may involve rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties, with potential local travel between system locations.

Requirements

Completion of a (JRCNMT) accredited nuclear medicine program
Strong leadership ability
Good organizational skills
Independent and critical thinking skills
Sound judgment
Knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
Registry with Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification board (NMTCB) and/or registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with credentialing in Nuclear Medicine (RTN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

One (1) year nuclear medicine experience

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
Reconfirms patient identification and verifies physician's order.
Verifies patient's pregnancy status when appropriate and assures proper screening protocol is completed.
Provides information to the patient about the procedure, verifies consent, and answers questions.
Analyzes information to determine optimal scanning parameters per diagnosis.
Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure and assesses contraindicating factors.
Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures.
Administers radiopharmaceuticals according to established guidelines and under the direction of the radiologist.
Positions patient to obtain optimal image/scan.
Uses sterile techniques, preps site and starts I.V. when applicable.
Obtains optimal images during scan and adjusts imaging parameters to improve outcome.
Assesses images for technical quality and adjusts as needed.
Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
Documents information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.
Verifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS.
Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.
Documents any exceptions from established guidelines.
Maintains records about the use of radioactive materials.
Documents diagnostic and treatment in the appropriate record.
Scans appropriate documents into PACS.
Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
Works with centralized scheduling, nursing units and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
Responds to emergency call per department procedures.
Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
Performs daily QC on equipment.
Performs regularly scheduled calibration and/or quality control on equipment, cameras, dose calibrator, and survey meters.
Maintains records of calibration.
Transports used generators and contaminated vials and materials to decayed area if applicable.
Disposes of radioactive waste according to established procedures and safety standards.
Performs daily and weekly survey and wipes to monitor radioactive contamination.
Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
Reports equipment malfunction to service provider.
Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
Attends department/reviews meeting minutes as required.
Other duties as assigned.