Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Prepare, supply, and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.

• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.

• Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to optimize exam.

• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.

• Provide patient education and instruction prior to and after examination. Provide training/education to staff and students as indicated.

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems.

• Applies ALARA principle to ensure appropriate radiation safety for self, staff, and patient. Evaluates patient for pregnancy and/or breastfeeding prior to exam as indicated.

• Operates computer and nuclear medicine equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.

• Prepares, calibrates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol.

• Maintain records of receipt, dispensing, and disposal of radioactive materials. Maintain records of equipment quality control, radiation monitoring, and surveys.

• Performs other patient care activities, duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with caregiver’s scope of practice, training, experience, and license/certification/registration.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program Required: Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 yearPreferred: Prior experience and

• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth, development and life stages to meet each patient’s need and

• Required: Demonstrated venipucture competency and

• Required: PACS/RIS knowledge and

• Preferred: ImageCast/CareCast experience

• Required: Upon Hire Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification by NMTCB and/or ARRT-N and

• Required: Certification/Registration/Licensure as required by the State for trained modality and

• Required: Basic Life Support

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)

• Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required)

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment.

• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 30 lbs.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 13 lbs. force. Occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.

• Reaching frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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