Nuclear Med Radiographer - Valley forge

Responsibilities:

• Dose Calculations and Administration/Radiotherapy: Prepare appropriate radiopharmaceuticals for use following procedure manual and record necessary data in computer for dose calculations. Receive, open, log and check in all incoming packages and enter into the computer system. Calculate, dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing procedures in nuclear medicine. Verify patient identity by at least full name and date of birth. Record all data into the computer system. Follow NRC, State and TJC when dealing with all radioactive material used in nuclear medicine
• Imaging Procedures: Explains and answers questions to patients having nuclear medicine procedures done in nuclear medicine. Visually checks to see that patient and all necessary patient records are present in nuclear medicine. Places the patient on the imaging table and explains the positioning, instrumentation and time to complete testing to the patient. Performs dynamic, static and/or SPECT, SPECT/CT or PET/CT imaging procedures on patient in accordance to procedure manual, processes study to be reviewed by nuclear medicine physician staff. Observes patients for changes and can initiate CPR as necessary. Checks quality of images and checks QC on instruments to ensure that quality images are obtained. Communicates with physician as to patient’s studies and communicates results to designated hospital personnel where indicated. Enters patient data into Penn Chart to ensure that patient information is correct. Instructs students of nuclear medicine when indicated. Maintains neat and clean work area and replaces supplies and/or equipment, prior to each examination and rotation
•  Instrumentational: Operates imaging equipment and related computer systems along with support equipment. Perform QC procedures on equipment and can troubleshoot minor problems prior to reporting them to first line supervisor. Records and maintains standard imaging logs and records to conform to TJC and NRC/State standards. Checks operation and calibration of survey equipment and monitoring devices against known standards. Reports to first line supervisor any problems with imaging or survey equipment
• Non-Imaging Procedures: Operates all laboratory auxiliary equipment for routine laboratory procedures. Performs venipuncture, separates and labels blood components. Prepares samples for counting and stores waste by-products in safe area. Does QC procedures on all laboratory equipment
• Radiation Safety: Receives and checks all incoming radionuclide shipments for contamination according to NRC/State regulations. Disposes of radioactivity and contamination in accordance with RSO and NRC/State regulations, recording all radioactive waste storage and disposals properly. Has knowledge of and uses appropriate instrumentation or other devices, monitors to ensure that levels of radiation do not exceed those defined under the ALARA concept and Federal/State agencies. Provides a safe environment for patient studies to ensure that patient exposure is in line with ALARA concept
• Machines, Tools and Equipment: Must be able to operate all nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma camera, computers, SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems and radio pharmacy equipment. Must be able to deal with emergency supplies and routine patient care supplies

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Have certification from ARRT(N) or CNMT in nuclear medicine. If not currently board certified, must obtain certification within 1 year of date of hire and must maintain licensure. (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Completion of an accredited Nuclear medicine program (Required)