Position Summary

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
•  Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
•  Produce a computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Process cardiac function studies, using computer
•  Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Record and process results of procedures.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Order all required Radio-pharmaceuticals
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all Daily, Quarterly, Monthly QC
•  Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history.
•  Measure radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all books and records required by the State of Texas for the RAM lisc. / conducting the state inspections and are held accountable for.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety/Infection Control

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and hospital policies and
• procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals as they  pertain to job responsibilities

Performance Improvement

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Customer Service

• Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues and adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills
• Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
• Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

Company Policy

• Ensure personal appearance is business casual and professional at all times
• Responsible for wearing identification badge at all times which must be visible and above the waistline
• Attend all required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the NMTCB) or
• R.T.(N)(ARRT)
• Texas license (RMT)
• Minimum of 1 years experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Office applications

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• BLS

Competencies

• Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
• Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
• Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
• Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge
• Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
• Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
• Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity
• Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
• Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members
• Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments
• Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data
• Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
• Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions
• Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions
• Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Work Environment

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation