Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med - PRN

Job Description

Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.
• Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort.
• Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks.
• Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
• Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.
• Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
• Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
• Demonstrates compliance with "ALARA" Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
• Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
• Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
• Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
• Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
• Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.
• Provides patient education.
• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.
• Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care.
• Participates as a member of the Care Team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Provides assistance to team members as requested or necessary.
• Participates on committees/councils as requested/required.
• Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate.
• Safeguards confidential information.
• Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education:

• Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program

Experience:

• 0 Entry level and above

License:

• Registered Technologist (or registry eligible) ARRT (N) or CNMT and possesses a valid Mississippi Medical Radiation Technologist license