Nuclear Medicine Technologist- CVCA Clinic Tuscaloosa

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of Nuclear Medicine. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe Nuc Med environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to Nuc Med patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
• Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position. Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service. Observes accreditation standards.
• Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles. Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
• Practices Nuc Med pharmaceutical safety. Follows department policies related to radiopharmaceutical safety and as dictated by the State of Alabama regulation for Radioactive Materials.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with the authorized users of the facility Radioactive Materials License.
• Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
• Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
• Participates in Nuc Med QC and completes appropriate documentation for all Nuc Med equipment.
• Provides all QC and documentation of assay, dispensation and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Participates in the development of exam procedures and performance of necessary inspections by regulatory and accrediting organizations.
• Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required.
• Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
• Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows:

Nuclear Medicine (CNMT, ARRT (N)) Must have current registration by the ARRT in radiography and/or nuclear medicine or a graduate of a CNMT program with CNMT certification.

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