Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Internal Traveler) uses multidisciplinary skills to perform a variety of procedures using sealed and unsealed radionuclides and radiation detecting equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs technical exams accurately and in a timely fashion. This includes operation of equipment, transferring patients to the exam table, correct positioning of patients for their exam, and providing a safe environment for the procedure. Performs and documents quality control on all equipment to ensure that it is within the calibration date, meets regulatory compliance standards, and verifies it operates within the set specifications. Prepares, administers, disposes, and documents radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, oral contrast, and IV contrast under the direction of the physician authorized user, and the protocols set by the Medical Director of the department. Accurately documents and maintains records of shipping, receiving, use, storage, and disposal of all radioisotopes per applicable policies. Accurately documents and maintains room surveys and wipe tests, bioassays, and assists in quality attainment programs. Schedules exams, verifies physician written orders, and sends documentation to medical records. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of rooms and equipment. Stocks supplies and linen as needed. Cross-trains in other department technologies as required for better utilization of personnel. Exercises independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Interacts with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face communication. Engages with external customers via telephone or face-to-face communication. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and staff.