American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Document Imaging, High School Diploma, Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Patient Care, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiation Safety, Radiology, Safety Process
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic images.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
- Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS; image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history.
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associates degree.
- Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
Licensure, Certification, RegistrationRequired Credentials
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following:
- Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.