Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
* This position will be used for staffing agency employees only.
Performs all types of Nuclear Medicine procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician. Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals, imaging procedures and techniques to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical problems for patients throughout the age continuum.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
- Performs radionuclide procedures, including PET/CT and Spect/CT, under the authorization of a physician with a Radioactive Materials License issued by the Nebraska Health and Human Services Department of Radiological Health.
- Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation; applies EKG patches and cables.
- Uses sterile technique as required.
- Optimally demonstrates patient anatomy and function through proper positioning, isotope selection, and selection of technical factors.
- Performs venipuncture.
- Adheres to all state and federal regulatory requirements for control of radiation and practices radiation safety procedures; provides proper documentation for regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Assists Radiologist in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions as applicable.
- Competently operates all nuclear medicine equipment, EPIC and PACS; performs and evaluates images for technical quality.
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care and procedures in accordance with established nuclear medicine standards and guidelines.
- Maintains accurate records of isotopes used.
- Completes quality control on scanning equipment; maintains a safe working environment.
- Reviews patient history and provide accurate documentation of studies.
- Properly cares for and images patients of all ages; maintains patient confidentiality.
- Coordinates exams within the department and with other departments to provide expedient and complete care; communicates with medical staff, coworkers, patients, families and other hospital staff to assure quality patient care.
- Handles telephone calls for scheduling, coordination, and questions with courtesy and accuracy.
- Participates in the department's quality improvement plan as required.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment as necessary; notifies supervisor of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as needed.
- Keeps work area properly supplied.
- Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Utilizes AIDET communication and provides patient education to inform patient about procedure to minimize patient anxiety.
- Assists with departmental orientation and student clinical education as directed
- Cross-trains into other areas of noninvasive CVS such as the role of the treadmill tech during exercise stress testing and assistance with bubble studies in echocardiography.
- Transports patient and/or equipment alone or with assistance in bed, wheeled cart, or wheelchair to designated area.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
- Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Current certification or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)
- DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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