What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at billingsclinic?
The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging services in the specialty of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT as an advanced application. The technologist is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes and therapeutic procedures involving radiopharmaceuticals. The Nuclear Medicine technologist is responsible for providing exposure in the field of Nuclear Medicine to the Radiologic Technologist program students. Interviews patients, explains procedures, performs venipuncture and positions the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with radiologists/referring physicians.
Essential Job Functions
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Follows NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) guidelines
to limit patient and staff exposures.
• Monitors equipment performance and if needed notifies
service personnel.
• Prepares radiopharmaceutical and checks their purity.
• Performs clinical assessment and nuclear medicine exams
as ordered by the physician. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and
physical comfort of all patients in the nuclear medicine area. Interviews
patient, explains examination and administers pre-medication or
radiopharmaceuticals as appropriate.
• Uses cognitive nuclear medicine skills to identify,
record and adapt procedures as appropriate to the anatomical, pathological,
diagnostic information and images. Selects proper technical factors to perform
scan. Coordinates with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is
provided.
• Analyzes nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology and
PET/CT information, medical history, and utilized independent judgment during
the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Utilized computer to process acquired data, access
clinical and/or financial information.
• Follows the Quality Management Program for
administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains patient examination records in accordance
with Billings Clinic policies, procedures and standards.
• Coordinates scheduling, transportation and scanning of
patient.
• Follows Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines for
proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintains competency in all organizational,
departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety
standards relevant to job performance. Participates in maintenance of
laboratory accreditation. Complies with general training required by Billings
Clinic as well as specific training required of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization.
