NUCLEAR MED TECHNOLOGIST II

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Gary, IN seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diverse imaging procedures and therapy under the supervision of an authorized radiologist. You will adhere to NRC and DOT guidelines for radiopharmaceutical handling and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include confirming patient identity, explaining procedures, coordinating with radiologists, and performing quality control and calibration tasks to ensure safe, effective exams.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in performing all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, and in a team environment.
• Must be registered by ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• Must have Indiana State License.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervisor or designee of any unsafe condition or equipment malfunction.
• Confers with radiologist on unclear procedure orders before proceeding with the exam.
• Documents and records receipts of radiopharmaceuticals per NRC and DOT regulations.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals as needed.
• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures using Gamma camera per established protocols.
• Verifies patient name and DOB, and explains the procedure prior to start.
• Performs daily surveys, calibration checks, and quality control of dose and calibrator.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals and performs QC per NRC and ISBH regulations.
• Prepares necessary paperwork after completion of exam and forwards to radiologist for reading.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Education

Bachelor's Allied Health - Nuclear Medicine Preferred

Nuclear Medicine Certification/ISBM/related

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Under direction of an authorized radiologist, this position performs all types of nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapy on patients as requested by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervisor or his/her designee of any unsafe condition, equipment malfunction and other departmental needs.
• Confers and obtains guidance from a radiologist on all unclear procedure orders before proceeding with the exam.
• Documents and records receipts of all radioactive materials, returns and disposals of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Transportations (DOT).
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals as needed.
• Performs all types of nuclear medicine imaging procedures, as requested by a physician, by using Gamma camera and by using the department and radiologist set protocols.
• Verfies patient name and date of birth, and explains in full details the procedure to be performed prior to start of exam.
• Performs daily surveys, collects flood data, bar phantoms, calibration check of dose and calibrator at the appropriate times as outlined in the documents and procedure manuals.
• Prepares assays in the prescribed dose and route administration, performs quality control radiopharmaceuticals on patients in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Indiana State Board of Health (ISBH) regulations.
• Prepares necessary paperwork after completion of exam and forwards them to radiologist for reading.

Qualifications

Job Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient in performing all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, and in a team environment.
• Must be registered by ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• Must have Indiana State License.

Education

• Bachelors Allied Health-Nuclear Medicine Preferred
• 1 Healthcare/Medical - Radiology (Imaging and Therapy) Preferred
• 2 Healthcare/Medical - Nuclear Medicine Required
• Certified Nuclear Med Tech
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Standards of Behavior

Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

Confidentiality/HIPAA/Corporate Compliance

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Disclaimer

- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.