Nuclear Medicine Tech

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