Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving and interpreting requests for procedures.
• Evaluating the suitability of the procedure requests and obtaining physician review if request is thought to be inappropriate.
• Securing patient's confidence and cooperation.
• Selecting, performing, evaluating and monitoring the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizing and reacting to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Performing and monitoring special studies including liver, brain, bone, lung, cardiovascular, and endocrine studies, and assists physician with radiopharmaceutical therapies (Lu-177 Dotatate, Iodine-131, Samarium-153, Strontium-89, Yttrium-90 Zevalin, and Radium-223). Studies include planar-single­photon imaging, SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT scans. CT training and credentialing is required.
• Producing and assessing high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgment to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results.
• Demonstrating practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome.
• Operating, maintaining, calibrating, standardizing, and adjusting instruments.
• Verifying correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifying the cause of common problems and makes simple corrections.
• Evaluating the validity of data in relation to the ordered procedure and accepted procedural protocols.
• Correlating image and quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Performing additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• Generating and verifying laboratory results and transfer of data from the work area into the imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Implementing or assisting in implementing Radiation Safety Program that is tasked with ensuring that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved and required NHPP and NRC procedures and principles of ALARA.
• Keeping records and documentation of the Radiation Safety Program on file and readily accessible for inspections.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 8:30am - 5:00pm. After hours and weekend call by rotation.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized