Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Unit Notes • Associate's degree or equivalent majoring in Nuclear Medicine Radiology • Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMTCB by the ARRT; CPR certified Job Summary: Injects radioisotopes & images patients. Provides diagnostic images to physicians. Venipuncture. Transfers patients. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: • Protects visual & other access to patient specific & other confidential information from public view-including computer screens. • Removes &/or shreds patient specific or other confidential information as per policy. • Passwords are never disclosed & computers are locked when not in use. • Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process. • Understands procedure to clarify physician orders. • Uses standing orders when indicated. • Performs chart audits appropriately & 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 & 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, & documents in EHR. • Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, documents in EHR. • Provides treatments as ordered in a timely & appropriate manner, documents in EHR. • Provides education to patients & family, documents in EHR. • Demonstrates awareness of patient rights. • Understands the spiritual aspects of patient care & can give examples of such. • Uses respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying. • Utilizes ethics committee if needed or is aware it exists. • Annual education completed on time; attends seminars, hands on training & continuing education as appropriate. • Able to utilize EHR, computerized scheduling, filing & purging. • Follows MMH policies, including proper phone etiquette, dress code, badge wearing & personal hygiene. • Exam ready, room properly stocked, supplies ready, equipment warmed up, checked & sanitized. • Performs diagnostic nuclear scans per NRC standards, Dexa, & venipuncture. VivPost First Connect Health