Nuclear Med Tech

Location
Winchester VA

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Description

Top Client in need of a Nuclear Medicine Tech

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of complex imaging and non-imaging tests on patients of all ages
from neonatal to geriatric, which require professional judgment and interaction with patients, physicians, and other allied
health care professionals. He/she is able to work independently although technical supervision assistance is always
available. Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Imaging, radiation safety and the ability to evaluate the results along
with the ability to determine the need for concomitant or additional studies is required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
DOSE CALCULATION AND ADMINISTRATION:
Correctly makes modifications of radionuclide and pharmaceutical doses. Is able to correctly perform manual decay and
concentration formulas. Able to correctly modify dosages for patients of all ages, from neonate to geriatric.
Prepares and administers appropriate dosages of radiopharmaceuticals in preparation for diagnostic procedures.
Promptly and accurately enters all radiopharmaceutical data including; kit activity, patient dosage, and associated patient
information data, into the logbooks.
Routinely helps maintain pharmacy records in a current state by; entering unit doses and patient info into logbooks in a
timely manner, performing daily tasks such as end of day summaries, end of day surveys, weekly wipe tests, and
pharmacy instrumentation check data. Maintains files of data in a current and complete manner.

IMAGING PROCEDURES:
Establishes correct patient identification, order verification, relevant diagnosis and appropriateness of exam prior to
performing imaging procedure. Records relevant patient history, labs and other correlative imaging results.
Visually inspects the patient and records any observations that may contribute additional information that may aide in
exam interpretation including: contamination, injection site and attenuation artifacts, patient motion, recent surgical or
trauma sites, and interfering medications.
Educates and thoroughly explains procedure to patient. Answers questions within realm of expertise. Works to allay
patient fears and anxiety and promotes patient cooperation needed to perform a high quality examination.
Consistently demonstrates computer skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to acquire and process planar, 2-
dimensional, or 3-dimensional data. Acquires necessary views to evaluate suspected condition or disease process and
exposes film in a quality manner with regard to exposure, necessary annotation, magnification, and proper image format.
Consistently demonstrates knowledge in cross sectional anatomy and SPECT applications. Independently maintains and
improves technical skills to improve versatility. Demonstrates the ability to make judgment calls with study parameters to
improve diagnostic value; i.e., matrix size, acquisition time, filtering techniques and other parameters. Knows what to
sacrifice to gain superior study quality. Performs other Medical Imaging procedures as requested and competent.

OPERATES IMAGING EQUIPMENT (SCINTILLATION CAMERAS, PET CT, GAMMA COUNTERS, COMPUTERS,MULTIFORMATTING DEVICES, AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, ETC.), FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE STUDIES:
Performs quality control procedures on instruments including resolution and uniformity testing to ensure that equipment is
in proper working order.
Checks operation and calibrates monitoring devices against known standards. Records and maintains records of
equipment checks.
Performs minor routine maintenance on equipment as necessary and allowable. Promptly reports problems with
equipment to appropriate personnel and works to maintain patient flow during unscheduled repairs.
Can independently perform challenging procedures that vary from routine, demonstrating the technical versatility to adjust
study parameters for specific indications, unusual requests, or to perform on different camera systems. Demonstrates the
ability to modify technical factors to accommodate patients age and/or size so as to obtain an optimal study.

RADIATION PROTECTION:
Receives and checks all radionuclide shipments for contamination according to radiation safety regulations. Documents and enters all radioactive shipments received in a timely manner.
Takes responsibility for tracking and disposal of radioactivity and contaminated materials in accordance with departmental, hospital, federal, and state regulation. Diligently maintains records of all disposals of radioactive materials.
Using appropriate instrumentation monitors personnel, work areas, and patient rooms in accordance with prescribed procedures and at required intervals to insure that levels of radiation do not exceed established limits. Reports excessive
radiation exposure or incidents involving excess radiation to the Radiation Safety Officer.
Always wears film badge and ring badge throughout the shift. Turns in film badge monthly for evaluation. Demonstrates proper radiation safety skills in the handling of radioactive materials; i.e., rubber gloves syringe shields, lead pigs, time,
distance and shielding. Demonstrates complete knowledge of proper procedure to follow in the event of a major or minor spill, responds immediately.
Strictly adheres to departmental policy with regard to gathering information relative to a patients pregnancy and/or breastfeeding status where applicable. Diligently maintains documentation of inquiry in patient folder.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Orders supplies as needed.
Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition.
Ensures that lab is properly supplied, equipped, and operational before examinations.
Maintains patient satisfaction surveys scores above 90%.
Completes required in-service training on schedule.
Attends at least 50% of all Medical Imaging Services staff meetings held within any calendar year.
Maintains required professional certification.
Completes process for authorization to perform administrations of Radiopharmaceuticals within probationary employment
period.

Education
Degree/Diploma Program of Study Additional Information
Additional Educational Requirements
Successful completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.

Certification & Licensures
Certification / License & State (if applicable) Additional Information
ARRT (N), or NMTCB certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist 

Required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) Required
Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements

Qualifications
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and competence in providing Nuclear Medicine services for patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Work Function/Activity : Light to Medium Physical Demand (20 to 50 lbs) Frequent hand washing required. Frequentstanding, walking. Occasional sitting, bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, stretching, reaching,climbing, twisting. Frequent lifting, carrying, holding when moving/using equipment, and other materials. Technically advanced equipment will usually be operated from a computer screen and control panel. Occasional repetitive arm, hand and finger movements. Frequent use of hand-held objects and equipment. Visual ability to see details at a
distance (corrected to 20/40), to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness and to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer. Able to speak
clearly so that it is understandable to a listener. Able to identify and understand the speech of another person. Able to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds and to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness. Mental activities: technical, interpretation, computing, organizational and communication skills.

Relocation fee and applicable details- Yes 
Sign on bonus and applicable details- Yes