Animal Care, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Nuclear Medicine, Patient Safety, Phlebotomy, Reconciliation, Risk Management, Training/Teaching
We are looking for a Nuclear Med Tech for a schedule of Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm in Lake Geneva, WI
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program - Education verification required
CNMT or ARRT(N) required
AHA BLS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
- Prepares patients for procedures insuring patient's meets requirements.
- Provides instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
- Applies principles of Nuclear Medicine safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
- Operates nuclear medicine equipment and other associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Selects appropriate parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access. Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes, ensuring that the correct isotope and dose is used.
- Assists with medical record/image sharing as necessary
- Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
- Reports and documents Nuclear Medicine safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.
- Manipulates and processes digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.
- Uses radiology information systems including PACS, completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
- Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.
- Documents all information pertinent to nuclear medicine procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.
- Ensures patient receives discharge information regarding their exam
- Order radiopharmaceutical through vendor specific protocol
- Assist PET services as needed