What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist Nuclear Medicine position at SoutheastHEALTH?
Description
Nuclear Medicine | Cape Girardeau, MO | Per Diem
Job Summary- Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection and inhalation methods
- Operates radiation detection and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
- Positions patient
- Immobilizes patients as necessary
- Calculates exposure factors
- Practices radiation protection
- Evaluates radiographs for technical quality
- Performs post-processing of images
- Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures
- Practices aseptic technique as necessary
- Assists physician with contrast media
- Initiates life support measures for patients, if necessary
- Assumes responsibility to assure exams and procedures
- Maintains IV skills
- Contributes to patient records
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area
- Provides input for equipment and supply purchase decisions
- Instructs specific units of didactic and/or clinical education, in the radiography program, if applicable
- In the absence of a supervisor, assumes acting supervisory responsibilities if requested
- Assumes responsibility for portions of the quality assurance program
- Pursues ongoing continuing education
- May control inventory and purchase of supplies for assigned area
- Duties require interaction with patients of various age groups, social and economic backgrounds
- Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization
- H.S. Diploma required
- Graduate Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Imaging Technology program, or equivalent required
- American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists - AART� Upon Hire required
- NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire required
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire required
- BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required
- Registered in your modality specialty within 1 Year required
