Nuclear Med Technologist

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide patient care per physicians’ orders within Radiology Department procedures.

The role involves operating gamma camera systems and thyroid/xenon equipment, educating patients, and supporting student training, with weekend call and alternating on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• English competency required.
• Legible handwriting required.
• Good telephone skills required.
• Ability to multi-task in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals per physicians' orders.
• Operates gamma camera systems and thyroid probe.
• obtains patient history and explains procedures.
• Provides care suitable for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Documents procedures accurately and timely.
• Assists in clinical instruction of students.

Skills

English competency

Legible handwriting

Telephone skills

Multi-tasking

Education

ARRT NM registration

NMTCB registration

Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

Basic Life Support

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm with alternating call ending at 8:00 pm. Weekend call rotating. Weekend call hours 6 am - 8 pm.

General Summary:

The nuclear medicine technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients per physicians' orders and according to Radiology Department policies and procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.

The technologist demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and competency necessary to administer radiopharmaceuticals for

diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

The technologist works cooperatively with other Radiology and health care team members. The technologist assists in the clinical instruction of students.

Essential Responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE:

• 1. Accurately evaluates requests for nuclear medicine procedures.
• 2. Obtains patient history and symptoms, as appropriate.
• 3. Administers radiopharmaceuticals per physicians' orders in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• 4. Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
• 5. Provides explanation and instruction to patients regarding nuclear medicine procedures.
• 6. Demonstrates CARE Principles at all times in interactions with patients.
• 7. Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families.
• 8. Performs patient transportation as necessary.
• 9. Initiates emergency measures as necessary.
• 10. Accurately performs appropriate documentation.
• 11. Considers the whole patient including safety, comfort, age of patient, spiritual, cultural and religious practices, emotional needs/barriers, desire and motivation, physical and or cognitive limitations and language barriers in the implementation of care

EQUIPMENT/PROCEDURES:

• 1. Competently operates the gamma camera systems.
• 2. Competently operates thyroid probe.
• 3. Competently operates xenon ventilation unit.
• 4. Competently performs all diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
• 5. Competently performs therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• 6. Follows proper procedures for the ordering, receipt, storage, and handling of radioactive materials.
• 7. Competently performs Nuclear Medicine quality control activities.
• 8. Adheres to Quality Management Program (QMP).
• 9. Follows Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.

Education Required: Current registration in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

• Current Indiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Successful completion of Reid Health orientation.
• Successful completion of Radiology department orientation.
• Competency based skills appropriate for the job.

Experience Required:English competency, legible hand writing, good telephone skills, and the ability to multi-task are required.