Registered Nuclear Med Tech

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

Performs nuclear medicine imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.Prepares and transports patients as necessary.Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nuclear medicine program that meets requirementsfor Certification as established by State Guidelines Required
• Current CPR Certification
• Basic Computer Skills
• ALARA guidelines
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
• Must be certified by the Nuclear MedicineTechnology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.),or be ARRT Registered or be certified with theState.
• State license required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Fill hypodermic syringe with specified amount of isotope and tagging component
• Observe strict precautions in handling isotopes to safeguard against overexposure to radiation.
• Follow recommended guidelines of the nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) A.L.A.R.A. program.
• Operate gamma camera and related computers.
• Keep records of tests conducted, test results, use, and disposition of isotopes.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensurea professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- andintradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety,department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Must be available for on call assignments, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees