PET SCAN - NUCLEAR MED TECH

Beebe Healthcare•Rehoboth Beach, DE

About The Position

Perform diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. The role includes conducting Nuclear Medicine procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring image quality and radiation safety, and completing exam documentation and departmental processes.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field.
BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification from the American Heart Association.
ARRT-N or CNMT Nuclear Medicine Technology credential.
Complete Point of Care Testing training as part of department orientation.
Ability to lift patients up to 50 pounds.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to keep patient and team-member information confidential.
Ability to withstand crisis situations.
Customer service skills for working with patients, team members, and visitors.
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

One year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Computed Tomography (CT).
Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Responsibilities

Review consultation requests for special instructions from the requesting physician and consult with the Radiologist as necessary.
Complete departmental processes for exam results and documentation.
Greet patients, confirm their identity, introduce yourself, and explain the examination procedure to the patient and family members when present.
Maintain a complete working knowledge of equipment in the Nuclear Medicine department.
Prepare, calibrate, document, and administer radiopharmaceuticals by injection, ingestion, and inhalation.
Perform in vivo and in vitro diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established protocols.
Maintain a daily activities log.
Ensure appropriate storage and ordering of Nuclear Medicine supplies, and monitor and report shortages and special-order items.
Perform visual preventive safety inspections and daily quality assurance tests on equipment; identify problems and communicate them to the immediate supervisor.
Evaluate recorded images for technical quality and demonstrate the anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
Provide radiation protection to patients, staff, and self according to prescribed safety standards, and operate radiation detection equipment effectively.
Recognize emergency situations, initiate code procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed.
Help assure access to care by adding on exams whenever possible, coordinating with other departments, and seeking alternatives when an add-on is not possible.
Verify correct order entry and supply charging.