Nuclear Technologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center • Gainesville, GA4d
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Nuclear Technologist - Cardiology - Inpatient - Full Time Days - Gainesville.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA
About The Position
Under the direction of a Cardiologist, the Nuclear Technologist performs Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision of technical details. The role involves performing a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in using radionuclides for diagnosis, and assuming responsibility for designated procedure areas. The scope of care includes patients from newborn through elderly. The technologist operates radiographic equipment, follows infection-control, safety, radiation-safety, and quality procedures, produces scintigrams consistent with department standards, maintains equipment and patient records, and assesses and prepares patients for procedures. Responsibilities also include patient education and consent, initiating INT access, placing EKG leads, recording information in the EMR, meeting productivity standards, and participating in professional development and training.
Requirements
- Current ARRT or NMTCB certification; registry eligible within 12 months of hire.
- BLS certification for Cardiology.
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited ARRT or NMTCB program.
- Ability to perform quality Nuclear Medicine procedures.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures under the direction of a Cardiologist, using independent judgment and initiative in applying radionuclides for diagnosis.
- Operate radiographic equipment according to equipment specifications, including cameras, uptake systems, unit dose managers, and teleradiology equipment.
- Adhere to infection-control and safety practices and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Follow Radiation Safety Committee quality techniques, including floods, wipe tests, moly checks, dose calibration, and contamination and decontamination procedures.
- Follow radiation-safety practices, including coning, shielding, and film-badge monitoring, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Produce quality scintigrams consistent with department standards.
- Maintain processors, diagnose processing problems, and take appropriate action.
- Maintain patient records in accordance with department, state, and federal procedures.
- Use isotopes appropriately, including following ordering and consent procedures and considering isotope type, quantity, complications, route of administration, and pregnancy screening.
- Assess patients according to the ordered examination, including checking orders, reviewing previous films, checking indicated lab values, preparing and screening patients, obtaining appropriate histories, and coordinating with Imaging or cardiology nurses as appropriate.
- Prepare patients for procedures and provide education pertinent to the examination.
- Obtain patient consent for procedures and initiate INT access.
- Place EKG leads for examinations.
- Accurately and completely record patient information in the EMR.
- Meet productivity standards for patient wait times and turnaround times.
- Pursue continued professional growth and development.
- Participate in training new staff and students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
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