Description

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist I is under general direction to perform technical procedures, providing pertinent anatomical and functional data for interpretation by a radiologist. Core Competencies

• Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times.
• Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups.
• Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
• Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
• Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
• Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette
• Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts
• Maintains appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
• Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
• Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department.
• Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
• Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with patient.
• Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
• Evaluates patient's medical history and clinical data.
• Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure.
• Determines need for translation services or communication aides and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.

Department Specific Competencies

• Performs and documents radiation safety measures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual in accordance with the JCAHO, State Department of Health, Title 17, NRC, and other agencies.
• Prepares, calculates and administers radionuclides.
• Administers radioiodine for thyroid therapy and ablation in the presence of a radiologist.
• Starts venous lines (IVs) and draws blood for diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in the extensive computer acquisition/analysis involving nuclear cardiology and general imaging.
• Assists in equipment evaluation recommendations and arranges for repair, preventative maintenance, quality assurance and control of radiation equipment in the department.
• Maintains controlled substances records and other records/logs as needed.
• Assists radiologists during procedures as required.
• Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call.
• Prints schedule and call for orders when assigned. Call for a valid order when required.
• Utilizes LEAN methodology to improve work flow processes for increased quality of patient care and improved outcomes.

Education
Degree Program CertificateOther
Additional Information Completion of a formal and approved nuclear medicine technology training program.
License / Certification Requirements
ARRT or NMTCB certificate.CNMT License.BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range
$42.24 - $66.97 / Hour