Nuclear Medicine Technician(Radiology/Nuclear Medicine,Nuclear Medicin Equipment)

Job Description: Duties

• Performs venipuncture as required for exam.
• Measures and administers isotopes for procedure.
• Positions patient to obtain desired views.
• Performs series of images as appropriate.
• Send images to PACS for Radiologist interpretation.
• Completes documentation for radiation safety program and equipment testing.
• Prepares patient for exam by completing questionnaires and other documentation required for procedure
• Educates patient and/or family on procedure to be performed. Checks prep and maintains patient exam, history and files.
• Rotates call assignment as needed for 24-hour coverage; schedules patients in section and coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow.
• Maintains and rotates supplies in assigned workstation and demonstrates cost-effective use of departmental resources.
• Adheres to dress code.
• Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.
• Meets all departmental specific competencies.
• Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with the medical center code of conduct and applicable corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

• Ability to operate Nuclear Medicine equipment required.
• Knowledge of Keyboard Patient Registration and Sieman Software required.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology/Nuclear Medicine program required.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification required.
• Kentucky State certification required.