Radiology - Nuc Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Injects radioisotopes and images patients. Provides diagnostic images to physicians. Venipuncture. Transfers patients. Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities

Protects visual and other access to patient specific and other confidential information from public view-including computer screens. Removes and/or shreds patient specific or other confidential information as per policy. Passwords are never disclosed and computers are locked when not in use. Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values and can state process. Understands procedure to clarify physician orders. Uses standing orders when indicated. Performs chart audits appropriately and completely. Participates in EHR review if requested. Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition, reports to others as needed. Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted. Uses only approved abbreviations. Understands patient safety goals and actions taken. Reports to manager potential infectious diseases that may/may not compromise patient or team member health. Washes hands when soiled or contaminated. Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, illustrates process. Uses final verification before invasive procedures, can verbalize correct process, and documents in EHR. Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention and as needed, documents in EHR. Provides treatments as ordered in a timely and appropriate manner, documents in EHR. Provides education to patients and family, documents in EHR. Demonstrates awareness of patient rights. Understands the spiritual aspects of patient care and can give examples of such. Uses respect and dignity when dealing with death and dying. Utilizes ethics committee if needed or is aware it exists. Annual education completed on time; attends seminars, hands on training and continuing education as appropriate. Able to utilize EHR, computerized scheduling, filing and purging. Follows MMH policies, including proper phone etiquette, dress code, badge wearing and personal hygiene. Exam ready, room properly stocked, supplies ready, equipment warmed up, checked and sanitized. Performs diagnostic nuclear scans per NRC standards, Dexa, and venipuncture.

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong customer service skills, communicates well with others. Able to problem solve and multi-task. Able to operate applicable hospital equipment.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent majoring in Nuclear Medicine Radiology Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMTCB by the ARRT; CPR certified Minimum 1 year relevant work experience.