Essential Functions:
- Administers radiopharmaceuticals under physician guidance.
- Obtain and process diagnostic images following regulatory guidelines.
- Direct patient care, monitors, prepares and administers radio pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain nuclear medicine equipment.
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine operations, including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), state and other regulatory or accreditation agency regulations.
- Perform quality controls following protocols and regulatory guidelines under supervision of Radiation Safety Officer and Director of Diagnostic Services.
- Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with radiation safety initiatives, including, but not limited to radiation dosimetry
- Reports equipment malfunctions to Director of Diagnostic Services.
- Documents all completed nuclear procedures and processes all related paperwork as directed by physician order.
- Must have knowledge and experience regarding electronic medical records (Athena).
- Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical supplies.
- In person regular and punctual attendance
- Must be willing to answer phones.
Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in all nuclear medicine modalities and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform testing.
- Knowledge of nuclear testing equipment including safety hazards.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality as directed by OSHA and HIPAA standards.
- Knowledge of medical chart reporting and electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of clinic/medical practice procedures related to all medical operations.
- Must be skilled in customer service and have a pleasant and courteous demeanor while dealing with all patients and callers.
- Must be well organized and detail organized and be able to work independently without much supervision.
- Must have skills in critical thinking, communication, influence and decision making.
- Must have the ability to work cooperatively as a member of office staff and team.
- Competent in starting peripheral IV’s.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Mental/Physical Requirements:
- Variety of standing, sitting, walking.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds of equipment, to transfer patients, to hold patients in specific positions during procedures.
- Occasional stress from dealing with tense patients, and the need to be accurate and safe.
Qualifications:
Education:
Associates or Bachelor Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Licenses and Certifications:
Certification or licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Current CPR Certificate
