About this role
Overview
Performs nuclear medicine imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.Prepares and transports patients as necessary.Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.
Responsibilities
Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.Fill hypodermic syringe with specified amount of isotope and tagging componentObserve strict precautions in handling isotopes to safeguard against overexposure to radiation.Follow recommended guidelines of the nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) A.L.A.R.A. program.Operate gamma camera and related computers.Keep records of tests conducted, test results, use, and disposition of isotopes.Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensurea professional, responsible, and courteous environment.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- andintradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety,department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.Must be available for on call assignments, as needed.
Qualifications
Education (experience can be substituted for education)Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nuclear medicine program that meets requirementsfor Certification as established by State Guidelines Required
Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)1-3 years Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCurrent CPR CertificationBasic Computer SkillsALARA guidelinesMust be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
Must be certified by the Nuclear MedicineTechnology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.),or be ARRT Registered or be certified with theState. State license required.
Other facts
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nuclear Med Tech performs nuclear medicine imaging studies and prepares radioactive isotopes for patient administration. They also maintain quality control on equipment and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
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