Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Job Code:  3863DM – Nuc Med Tech

Revision Date:  2/15/24

Department:  DM Nuclear Med - 636000

Our Mission:  Provide quality care and coordinated services that will improve the health of our communities.

Our Vision:  To be the choice for care and careers in the communities we serve.

Our Values: 

·         Safety

·         Compassion

·         Integrity

·         Excellence

·         Innovation

·         Accountability

·         Diversity’ Equity and Inclusion

The Employee Promise:  As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of Decatur Morgan Hospital.  I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect.  This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.

Job Summary:  Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures: Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of physician. Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ. 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.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education:  High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an Accredited CNMT Program preferred.

License, Certification and/or Registration:

CNMT Registry Preferred, RT(R) with appropriate training accepted.

BLS must be obtained during orientation period

Experience:  

Minimum of one-year clinic experience in direct patient care setting. Requires proficiency at a technical level not requiring constant supervision in nuclear medicine. 

Additional Skill/Abilities:

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing task frequently and quickly.

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Must be able to use a computer terminal, fax machine, and copy machine.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1.     Follows departmental guidelines for use of  radiopharmaceuticals

·         Applies radionuclides while maintaining standards of quality care

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

·         Calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance of departmental protocols.

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

·         Stores radioactive materials in appropriately labeled/shielded containers.

2.     Selects proper equipment to complete requested examination.

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

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

·         Uses appropriate choice of filters and slice selection.

·         Utilizes necessary display parameters, image intensity, and labeling techniques.

3.     Maintains appropriate records to assure regulatory compliance.

·         Maintains records of radioisotope use, storage, and disposal.

·         Loges patient doses administered.

·         Follows safeguards and protocols.

·         Maintains dose calibration records.

4.     Directed by a physician, performs technical imaging procedures utilizing radioisotopes.

·         Provides patient education about procedure to be performed.

·         Performs procedures in diagnostic/therapeutic use of radioisotopes.

·         Prepares isotopes for patient use.

·         Performs venipuncture as directed.

·         Utilizes ALARA

·         Completely fills out all required consents and questionnaires.

5.     PACS

·         Completes all exams timely in PACS and EMR

·         Verify all physician orders matches order in PACS

·         Verifies all images are in PACS, scans any required documentation, and adds any additional information in notes section as needed.

Physical Functions

Below are the physical activities that are performed during the normal workday. It should be noted that this information is not inclusive of all job tasks.  These functions are the minimum physical abilities required to perform this position.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

6 to 33%

Frequently

34 to 66%

Constantly

67 to 100%

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Twisting

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Climbing (Ladder/Scaffolding)

X

Crawling

X

Stretching/Reaching

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

X

Speaking

X

Hand-finger Dexterity

X

Lifting/Carrying up to:

     ( ) 20 lbs.

X

     ( ) 30 lbs.

X

     ( ) 40 lbs.

X

     ( ) 50 lbs.

X

     ( ) 75 lbs.

X

     ( ) 100 lbs.

X

     ( ) >100 lbs.

X

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

X

Exposure to dust

X

Exposure to fumes

X

Exposure to noise

X

Exposure to chemicals

X

Other:  ________________