What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN position at Cardiovascular Institute South?
Nature of Duties:
Provides health care services by applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Qualifications:
1. Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
4. Good communication skills
Specific Duties:
1. Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
2. Prepares patient for procedures: Providing instructions to obtain desired results, gains cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
3. In agreement with state statutes and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radio pharmaceuticals and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, during rest and stress procedures.
4. Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging, and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
5. Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examination.
6. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
7. Evaluates images and data for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
8. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
9. Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures and initiates basic life support action when necessary
10. Assist in staffing other clinics and departments when needed.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of CIS and in concordance with its patient philosophy.
