Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech)
Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
- Performs routine and specialized nuclear medicine
procedures.
- Conducts nuclear medicine procedures for patients of all
ages.
- Aims to confirm or deny the necessity of required treatment
using nuclear imaging techniques.
- Utilizes independent judgment to adapt procedures for specific
diagnostic outcomes.
- Ensures the safety and comfort of patients during nuclear
medicine examinations.
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients as
required for imaging.
- Operates nuclear medicine imaging equipment to obtain accurate
diagnostic results.
- Collaborates with the radiology team to interpret and
communicate nuclear medicine findings.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of nuclear medicine
procedures and patient information.
- Adheres to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines during
nuclear medicine examinations.
- Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Performs diagnostic Nuclear
Medicine procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and
complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures
and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
* Exhibits competency in performing diagnostic imaging and
radionuclide therapy * Completes scheduling, ordering
radiopharmaceutical and patient preparation guidelines * Performs
and documents administrations of all Radiopharmaceuticals *
Maintains quality care throughout the procedure practicing
radiation protection maintaining personal exposure ALARA * Performs
required equipment quality control * Documents quality control
records and images camera floods * Follows all conditions of MMCI
radioactive material license and IDNS regulations * Completes all
radiation safety documentation * Possesses knowledge and skills
necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. * Performs
patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in
compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab
procedures/policies.
- Clinical Excellence* Maintains working knowledge of equipment
and procedures in order to function in multiple areas of the
department. * Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation and
performs reasonable troubleshooting * Checks and observes equipment
for general safety and appropriate operation * Maintains clean work
area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and
verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room *
Knowledgeable of Hot Lab and procedures * Receives radioactive
packages; prepares doses for disposition; maintains radioactive
waste for storage * Knowledgeable of thyroid ablations and
therapies * Fulfills all documentation for IDNS requirements *
Performs Schilling's and Red Cell mass procedures * Demonstrates a
practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling
issues. * Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety
through appropriate use of lift equipment.
- Building Relationships* Performs support functions of the
Nuclear Medicine/PET Department to ensure patient expectations and
needs are met. Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow
technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources
productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our
patients. * Promptly processes films and paper work to ensure
timely turn around in providing a report * Maintains and
coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient
care by transporting to and from the department as required and
working with multiple patients at one time utilizing appropriate
resources to ensure safety * Promptly and accurately enters patient
information into RIS system and all other medical records to ensure
efficient patient throughput * Maintains the QA, QC and QI programs
* Shares knowledge, guides, and encourages fellow
technologists/students with proper department protocol and
procedures * Displays a professional attitude in the area toward
fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and
creating a productive learning environment.
Keywords: CARLE, Normal , Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech), Healthcare , Normal, Illinois
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