Lake Geneva, WI - Nuc Med Tech - Full-time Days

Nuclear Med Tech

We are looking for a Nuclear Med Tech for a schedule of Monday-Friday 6:30am -3pm in Lake Geneva, WI, with rotating call every 3rd weekend in Janesville, WI Saturday only 7-Noon.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program
• CNMT or ARRT(N) required
• AHA BLS

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Prepares patients for procedures insuring patient's meets requirements.
• Provides instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Applies principles of Nuclear Medicine safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Operates nuclear medicine equipment and other associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Selects appropriate parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access.
• Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes, ensuring that the correct isotope and dose is used.
• Assists with medical record/image sharing as necessary.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
• Reports and documents Nuclear Medicine safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.
• Manipulates and processes digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Uses radiology information systems including PACS, completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.
• Documents all information pertinent to nuclear medicine procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.
• Ensures patient receives discharge information regarding their exam
• Order radiopharmaceutical through vendor specific protocol
• Assist PET services as needed