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| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS | ||||||
| JOB DESCRIPTION | ||||||
| Job Title: | Nuclear Medicine Technologist | |||||
| Location: | Central Office | |||||
| Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING | |||||
| Reports To: | Office Supervisor | |||||
| Type of Shift: | Full Time | |||||
| JOB SUMMARY | ||||||
| The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of Nuclear Medicine procedures in an outpatient setting | ||||||
| while maintaining a high level of customer service and quality patient care. The administration of the Nuclear | ||||||
| Medicine Technologist includes coordinating and performing Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols | ||||||
| established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion to ensure overall patient satisfaction. | ||||||
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||||
| 1. Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and as written in | ||||||
| the procedure manual. Patients are positioned and scanned correctly assuring that the physician prescription and | ||||||
| the scan are the same. | ||||||
| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history in full | ||||||
| sentences, performing providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. | ||||||
| 3. Obtains complete and detailed history to assist the radiologist with diagnosis from each patient. Checks blood | ||||||
| glucose levels for all patients. Performs exams in an accurate and timely manner. | ||||||
| 4. Orders radiopharmaceuticals on a daily basis. Performs daily QA to assure proper functioning of equipment and | ||||||
| also performs daily check of survey meters. | ||||||
| 5. Calibrates dose to be in the range of prescribed dose in dose calibrator. Uses aseptic technique to administer | ||||||
| radiopharmarmaceuticals according to the established policy. Records receipt of the radioactive unit doses from | ||||||
| the point of administration to disposal including date, method of receipt, identity and activity of the unit dose. | ||||||
| 6. Processes all documents and paperwork that requires review and/or signatures to the RSO in a timely manner | ||||||
| as required by the Bureau of Radiation Control. | ||||||
| 7. Conducts surveys daily and wipes tests weekly on the scan bed, injection table and preparation counter to insure | ||||||
| that no spills or leakage has occurred. Disposes of all biohazardous wastes as required by established policy. | ||||||
| 8. Reports any accidents involving radioactive substances to radiation safety officer and documents the clean-up | ||||||
| process following established guidelines. | ||||||
| 9. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Explains | ||||||
| the exam to each patient to ensure patient safety and cooperation. | ||||||
| 10. Customer Service. | ||||||
| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 2 or more years as a certified nuclear technologist is preferred. | ||||||
| High School Diploma or GED. | ||||||
| Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine. Registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification | ||||||
| Board. | ||||||
| Current Florida Nuclear Medicine License. | ||||||
| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | ||||||
| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or | ||||||
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting | ||||||
| 50 plus pounds. |