Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.
- Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort.
- Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks.
- Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director.
- Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
- Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.
- Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures.
- Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies.
- Demonstrates compliance with "ALARA" Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques.
- Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment.
- Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies.
- Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis.
- Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques.
- Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination.
- Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider.
- Provides patient education.
- Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner.
- Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care.
- Participates as a member of the Care Team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
- Provides assistance to team members as requested or necessary.
- Participates on committees/councils as requested/required.
- Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate.
- Safeguards confidential information.
- Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
- Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient.
- Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
Qualifications
Education:
- Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program
Experience:
