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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist uses radiopharmaceutical, gamma cameras, and computers safely, effectively and cost consciously to produce physiologic functional images and quantitative data as well as cross sectional images that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's disease.
Job Responsibility:
Uses gamma cameras and uptake probes to produce physiological functional images and quantitative data to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s disease
Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient manner and coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient’s stay in the hospital
Maintains working order of the equipment and performs equipment calibrations for the assigned service
Reports equipment malfunctions to the divisional leadership in a timely manner
Performs the best diagnostic examination possible, including proper patient identification and correct patient positioning of each and every exam
performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner
Introduces self to the patient and explains the procedure
Attends to patient’s comfort during procedures
Identifies nursing needs by observing patients and their IVs, oxygen apparatus, catheters, intake and output, vital signs and notifies nursing or physician personnel if assistance is needed
Injects radiopharmaceuticals intravenously and/or administers them orally to patients in order to perform Nuclear Medicine examinations
Works assigned shift and in addition to regular weekly duty hours and responsibilities
Obtains properly completed examination consultation requests, patient’s clinical history, previous diagnosis reports, images and/or records for the radiologist to use for interpretation and diagnostic purposes
checks examination preparation, chart orders
reports organizational problems to the divisional leadership
Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient
Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge
Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, and provide accurate patient preparation and venous access for contrast material
Maintains appearance of all rotational areas including hallways and any other area of the Department being used
Maintains and stocks supplies within the Division on a routine basis and ensures no trash or linen left about in any area of the division
Provides instruction to technology students, medical students and residents about exams and equipment when appropriate
does not allow students to assume tasks beyond their ability
coordinates with ancillary personnel such as transporters
Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by divisional leadership
Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, patient image archiving, retrieval and network data transfer and tracking of outside images
Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and response and be available to patient needs
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree with meaning related to technical or managerial performance requirements from an accredited College or University
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
CT Certification within first 12 months of hire
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or Registry eligible (New graduates must become registered within 3 months)
A graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program
Nice to have:
1 or more years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Documented CT experience
Licensed by the State of Kansas Board of Healing Arts