DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Nuclear Med Tech works closely with Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Supervisory Responsibilities include overseeing the care of all assigned patients.
- Radioactive material handling and protection.
- Perform dept QA measure and cath lab correlations
- Participates in ongoing performance improvements.
- Keep dept compliant with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements
- File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed.
- Competent in venipuncture techniques.
- Consistently communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff.
- Performs QC protocols on all equipment.
- Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
- Be able to obtain pertinent patient history and documentation.
- Be able to operate a variety of computer systems necessary to daily patient handling.
- Understands and maintains radiation safety protocols.
- Maintain clean, well stocked area routinely.
- Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Registered Nuclear Technologist with the American Registry of Radiological Technologies.
- Basic Math skills that include physics and chemistry.
- ARRT, or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Must be licensed in Nuclear Medicine with the State of Louisiana.
- CPR certified.
- Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
- Requires emotional stability and resilience.
- Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- The physical demands vary according to physical setting.
- Work requires a variety of physical activities including moving and being stationary for long periods of time.
- Ability to position self to reach and use different equipment.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
- Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
- Ability to do shift work as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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