Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN Premium

Nuclear Medical Tech 1

The Nuclear Medical Tech 1 arranges patients for NM examinations. Produces NM images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Ensures patient safety through preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. Utilizes departmental policy to perform safe operation of equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Initially, may require instruction and guidance to accomplish the job and should develop into performing work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Clinical skills:

1. Sound Nuclear principles are taught to staff and students as required by organization and supervisors' direct observation.
2. Policies and protocols are adhered to ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results. Nuclear Medicine principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique an/or positing for optimal examinations are utilized at all times as evidenced by exam results.
3. Appropriate adult/geriatric/pediatric/neonatal patient care is demonstrated, and the technologist assesses and interprets data based on the patient's status and the age-specific needs of each individual as demonstrated by observation by supervisor and peers.
4. Correct computer acquisition and processing for all nuclear procedures is demonstrated as evidenced by physician satisfaction.

Patient/General Safety:

1. Nuclear medicine exams are performed safely as required ensuring patient safety at all times while patient in their care evidenced by physician satisfaction.
2. Appropriate interpretation of physician's orders are performed, and inaccuracies are reported to RN or Charge Tech. The technologist demonstrates accuracy evidenced by no incident report of incorrect procedure and physician satisfaction.
3. The technologist correctly identifies patients and their files by policy ensuring a high degree of accuracy as evidenced by no reported incidences.
4. The technologist communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient's guardian to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination, as evidenced by the exam results.
5. The Radiologist/physician is assisted in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
6. The patients/families receive a thorough explanation and answers any of their questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by customer satisfaction.

Equipment Maintenance:

1. Quality control on cameras, spectrometer, and survey instruments are correctly performed as evidenced by direct observation.
2. Appropriate cleaning of equipment is demonstrated and by operational management of equipment through reports to manager of problems or malfunctioning equipment through direct observation.
3. Electrical safety of the patient is ensured at all times correctly demonstrated by no documented electrical accidents.

Documentation/Communication:

1. Appropriate records receipt, demonstrating assay, utilization and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals is evidenced by the records system.
2. Appropriately communicates patient information in a professional caring manner, handles stressful conditions, and maintains patient confidentiality as evidenced by lack of complaints.
3. Appropriate daily office routine of file maintenance is performed, and telephones are answered courteously and properly. Evidence by patient satisfaction.

Radiation safety:

1. Radiation protection procedures are followed at all times.
2. Exposure reading is maintained within the ALARA limits, as evidenced by monthly radiation exposure reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Med Tech Program Per license requirement
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills
• Current license in the state of LA as RNMT