Nuclear Medicine NM / SPECT / PET Technologist (per Diem, Saturday 10 hour shifts)
hace 6 meses
Rancho Mirage
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary: Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; specifically Nuclear Medicine [NM], PET and SPECT/CT Examinations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces NM, PET and SPECT/CT images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions: • Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam., • Performs NM & PET/CT examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols, • Full understanding and operation of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET/CT, E-Cam, Nuctrac., • Evaluates and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Radiation Physicist., • Follows guidelines for procurement and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals to include dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling., • Establishes and properly maintains venous access routes., • Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement, • Verifies physician order and obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns., • Manages biohazard, chemical and radioactive waste in accordance with applicable regulations., • Performs appropriate radioactive contamination monitoring and any necessary decontamination procedures., • Distributes and maintains film badges along with instructing personnel about radiation safety., • Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study., • Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all NM & PET/CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor., • Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately., • Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation., • Verifies contrast is appropriately loaded into injector prior to injection of contrast., • Operation of PACs System and printers., • Coordinates patient’s scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s)., • Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required following ALARA., • Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested., • Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity., • Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures., • Performs other related duties as required., • Ability to manage high patient volumes. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross sectional anatomy., • Knowledge of the following:, • Performing all basic and complex NM & PET/CT studies., • Principles and techniques of NM & PET/CT scanning., • Advanced computer operations (including keyboard input and proper selection of protocols to scan various anatomical sections.), • Radiation protection standard, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained., • Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis., • Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality., • Customer Service Oriented, • Ability to multi-task and prioritize., • Good Interpersonal skills, • Good oral and written communication skills., • Good problem solving skills. Risk Management: • Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations. Information Management: • Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security. Requirements: Minimum Position Qualifications: Education & Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program and/or Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Experience: 2 years NM Technologist License / Certification: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CPR Certification