Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Follows departmental guidelines for use of  radiopharmaceuticals

1. Applies radionuclides while maintainin standards of quality care.

1. Operates and maintains quality control for all Imaging equipment and assaying devices.                                              

1. Calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance department protocols.

1. Removes radioactive and waste materials from exam room to proper storage or disposal location.

1. Stores radioactive materials in appropriately labeled shielded containers.

1.  Selects proper equipment to complete requested examination.

1. Operates Nuclear Medicine computers to enhance value of diagnostic information obtained.

1. Follows departmental protocols when computer processing studies to achieve high quality images.

1. Uses appropriate choice of filters and slice selection.

Maintains appropriate records to assure regulatory compliance. 

1. Records of radioisotope use, storage, and disposal. 

2. Logs patient dose administered

3. Follows safeguard and protocols. 

1. Maintains dose calibrations records.

1. Directed by a physician, performs technical imaging procedures utilizing 

         radioisotopes.

1. Provides patient education about procedure to be performed 

1. Performs procedures in therapeutic use of radioisotopes. 

1. Prepares isotopes for patient use. 

1. Performs venipuncture as directed.

1.     Attends annual venipuncture inservice.

1. PACS
2. Completes all exams timely in PACS

1.   Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s.

1.   Verify that written physician order matches order in PACS.

1. Verifies all images are in PACS ,& Scans any required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program preferred. Must be eligible for nuclear medicine registry.  CPR Certification required. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped.

Understand technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels. Use eyes, hands and fingers with skill. Work fast in an emergency situation.

Effectively communicate with people when they are sick, handicapped, or nervous.

Follow instructions exactly. Record information accurately. Ability to care for patients of all ages.