Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistEnsures equipment meets all quality control requirements and performs patient examinations utilizing age-specific care techniques in a safe and responsible manner, evaluating image quality for good technical and diagnostic detail.Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.Performs a wide range of Nuclear Medicine procedures demonstrating proficiency with camera acquisition and computer processing, adapting to new technology, and helping develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.Maintains room readiness by keeping the room neat, supplies well stocked, and equipment prepared for the next patient, initiating and documenting work order requests for any malfunctioning equipment.Plans and manages time to accurately perform and enter all required quality control, patient radionuclide administration data, and exam charges into the Nuclear Medicine Information System and Order Communication System in a timely manner.Confirms proper examination/patient assignment on images before releasing images for interpretation, follow up to correct any erroneous accession numbers in the applicable system, and notify appropriate personnel when transmitting "after hours" exams.Identifies patients using approved guidelines to confirm patient/exam accuracy before continuing with patient examination.Reviews and ensures physician requests meet clinically valid exam indicator requirements.Prepares appropriate radionuclide for procedures, explains procedures to patients, and aseptically administers radionuclides using universal BSI principles.Other duties as assigned.