Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies according to established protocols radioactive materials license. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision while following the quality control guidelines and practices as set by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Intersocietal Accreditation Nuclear Cardiology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Job Function: 01. Team Approach : Ready to begin working at scheduled starting time. Maintains friendly working atmosphere with co-workers. Establishes working relationship with offices, and physicians. When calling out, provides adequate notice to supervisor

Job Function: 02. Additional Responsibilities: Completes workload in a timely fashion. Pulls cases from the next day, as time allows. Willing to give instructions to students, other technologists and any other group of personnel rotating through Nuclear M

Job Function: 03. Prepares Patient for Examination: Verifies identification of patient by using two forms of ID verifying patient name on bracelet and ID number and DOB. Initiates a friendly but respectful relationship with patient. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Ensures availability of medical records, reports, previous x-rays, chart and other records necessary for examination.

Job Function: 04. Venipuncture Screens for allergies/incompatibilities /proper patient preparations for examination. Explains Venipuncture procedure to the patient. Ensures availability of necessary equipment for radionuclide injection, including Emergency Box or Crash Cart. Uses aseptic technique, universal precautions, and secures adequate venous access for examination. Is able to begin emergency response in case of complications. Provides adequate documentation of Venipuncture.((professionalism, service excellence)

Job Function: 05. Monitors Patient s Physical Condition Throughout Procedure Informs patient of progress of exam and reassures patient during periods of peak discomfort. Monitors support systems (IV s O2, suction, pumps, etc) and calls for assistance when unable to resolve a problem. Observes patient s condition and reports any changes to a nurse or physician. Arranges any post procedure tests as needed. Arranges transport to floor through computer system

Job Function: 06. Actual Scan Set-Up : Prepares equipment to the established protocol as set by the Radiologist. Obtains necessary medical, surgical, and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols. Has basic knowledge of the operation of peripheral equipment (i.e. PACS, laser imager, optical disc, floppy drives, color imager, cd s etc ). Films images from the computer using correct settings that demonstrates the best quality. Processes and checks films promptly with Radiologist.

Job Function: 07. Transfer and Completion of Scan : Is able to send or retrieve images to or from the various processing stations. Delivers all patient images and related records to correct location in a timely manner. Complete and verify cases in RIS/PACS with proper documentation on the requisition. Ensures availability of requisition and images with correct name, MR number and registration number.

Job Function: 08. Monitors Equipment: Operation Participates in routine cleaning of equipment. Recognizes unusual conditions of the equipment. Is able to use established methods to try to fix a problem i.e. troubleshooting. If unable to correct equipment malfunction, alerts appropriate staff for assistance for service.

Job Function: 09. Radiopharmaceutical Preparation : Prepared and administers radiopharmaceutical to patient. Maintains adequate records in accordance with State and Federal regulations governing the accountability for radionuclide receipt, use, storage, and assay disposal. Maintains daily log in the hot lab by recording pertinent information regarding all exams performed. Maintains all other records as directed i.e., wipe tests, area surveys, personnel surveys, incoming and outgoing packages, QC on well and probe and dose calibrators.

Required and/or Education/Experience: High School Graduate Completion from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology. School or Program with a passing grade.

Experience in an outpatient setting of cardiology

Passing of a Registry Exam and Licensed by the State of New Jersey.

Responsible for maintaining continuing education credits to maintain certification. CPR certification is mandatory.

Travel between outpatient sites required