Per Diem Senior Nuclear Medicine Specialist - Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Institute

Performs procedures on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric. Accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and patient and family education. Maintains currency in technology and protocol updates. Demonstrates continuous self-improvement by attending required in-service classes; maintaining certification requirements and section competence; makes effective contributions to section, and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. May serve as preceptor for students.

• Engages in patient and family education; initiates and maintains quality patient care throughout the procedure; considers patients comfort and emotional needs.
• Responsible for dose administration and calculations, performs QC procedures, has thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technologies employed, including theory of operation and rationale for QC procedures performed. Performs imaging procedures assigned and prepares results for interpretations, including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
• Uses techniques that minimize radiation exposure to patient, healthcare personnel and general public through consistent use of protective devices, shields, and monitors. Follows Radiation Safety guidelines for contaminated areas including notification of Radiation Safety Officer and performing decontamination procedures as indicated.
• Recognizes malfunctioning equipment and performs minor troubleshooting, performs computer processing and acquired imaging procedures; resolves minor technical problems related to image quality and quantitative results. Archives and retrieves data as assigned including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
• Ensures safe handling and storage of radioactive materials during the procurement, identification, calibration, preparation, quality control, dose calibration, dispensing, documentation, administration, decay and disposal.
• Complies with Federal, State and local requirements and regulatory agencies; maintains a clean, safe work environment and observes safety procedures and testing.
• Collects, reviews and assesses patient data (including prescription) to verify appropriateness, contraindications (including pregnancy and breast feeding), necessary consents, pre-exam preparedness and patient identification. Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency. Notifies appropriate physician when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and patient condition.

• Associates degree, Bachelors preferred
• License: Radiologic Technologist Issuing Agency: DOH/Office of Professions
• Certified Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 5 or more years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• BCLS certification Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

 

 

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