Overview

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

standards of quality care.

Imaging equipment and assaying devices.

department protocols.

exam room to proper storage or disposal location.

shielded containers.

value of diagnostic information obtained.

processing studies to achieve high quality images.

and labeling techniques.

radioisotopes.

documents, and Adds additional study information in notes

section as needed.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an

accredited program preferred. Must be eligible for nuclear medicine registry.

CPR Certification required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped.

Understand technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels. Use eyes, hands and fingers with skill. Work fast in an emergency situation.

Effectively communicate with people when they are sick, handicapped, or nervous.

Follow instructions exactly. Record information accurately. Ability to care for patients of all ages.