Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Contingent - Day Shift

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - CONTINGENT - DAY SHIFT

22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Schedule: A minimum of three shifts per six week scheduling period or based on unit practice.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures using various isotopes for the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

• Prepares prescribed radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.

• Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and following protocols performs the Nuclear Medicine scan.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.

• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required to procedure to be performed.

• Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

• Assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic procedures such as biopsies or other invasive procedures.

• Calibrates detection equipment for isotope previous to administration to the patient.

• Pre and post processes images as appropriate.

• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System

• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study. TITLE: Nuclear Medicine Tech F03421 Page: 2 of 3

• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

• Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate • Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must be registered (or registry eligible) in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and/or The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within designated timeframe will result in termination of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: HFSJH Nuclear Medicine 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable