General job duties. Types of procedures required.
Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctive medications using a variety of equipment and strictly adhering to relevant safety standards. Performs quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations through the application of advanced technical knowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Carry out hot lab duties and perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric. Have an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practice radiation safety, safely operate all cameras and equipment in the department, process and send data to required destinations via computer. Understands the theories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the nuclear medicine department.
Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and therapeutically dosages under the direction of a physician. Employs radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures; describes procedures to patients and answers questions. Implements radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work and monitors a patient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure. Collects patient information, analyzes data and provides quality images for a physician to diagnose a patient.
Dependent on needs of facility and department may also be responsible and cross-trained in performing positron emission tomography computed tomography (PETCT) scans with thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT. Has ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures after appropriate orientation to the department. Able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. Confirmation of thorough understanding of all processes related to PETCT.
Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)
We use Siemen Symbias Cameras. Epic Charting, and SECTRA PACS.
Required skills and minimum years of experience. We prefer few years’ experience but depends on candidate.
Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc) NMTCB CNMT or ARRT CNMT, CPR BLS , ND State Licence,
Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?) M-F 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Call every 5 weeks for the week. Only alone on call but within the hospital with others around and help if needed.
Floating to over units/departments. (If so, to which units/departments?)
We do PET/CT but not a deal breaker if you do not do PET/CT. You will not be scheduled at PET/ CT if you do not want to be.
Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept. 2 Rooms. # if PET/CT is included.
Dress Code: Dark Gray/ Gray Scrubs
Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
-PACS and Epic Training
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Last updated on Aug 29, 2023