The Nuclear Med Tech works closely with Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Supervisory Responsibilities include overseeing the care of all assigned patients.
Radioactive material handling and protection.
Perform dept QA measure and cath lab correlations
Participates in ongoing performance improvements.
Keep dept compliant with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements
File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed.
Competent in venipuncture techniques.
Consistently communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff.
Performs QC protocols on all equipment.
Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
Be able to obtain pertinent patient history and documentation.
Be able to operate a variety of computer systems necessary to daily patient handling.
Understands and maintains radiation safety protocols.
Maintain clean, well stocked area routinely.
Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nuclear Technologist with the American Registry of Radiological Technologies.
Basic Math skills that include physics and chemistry.
ARRT, or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Must be licensed in Nuclear Medicine with the State of Louisiana.
CPR certified.
Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
Requires emotional stability and resilience.
Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands vary according to physical setting.
Work requires a variety of physical activities including moving and being stationary for long periods of time.
Ability to position self to reach and use different equipment.
The work environment may be physically confining.
Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
Ability to do shift work as required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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