Nuclear Med Tch (5134)

Performs nuclear medicine procedures and studies to obtain information for use in diagnosing and treating illnesses. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and operates radiographic equipment according to policy and procedures.

Essential Function

Reviews patient's medical record and physician’s request prior to procedure to obtain and record identifying information required for the treatment and patient records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills and maintains competencies required to provide care appropriate to age of the patients served within department.

Determines proper settings; selects and prepares equipment and supplies as needed for each exam/procedure. Exercises judgment in selecting proper equipment/computer settings.

Prepares and administers radioactive agents or preparation of kits and IV injection of agents to ensure accurate diagnostic testing/imaging as ordered by physician, consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities.

• Explains procedure to patient/family member in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
• Positions and immobilizes patient.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Performs procedures (nuclear stress test, thyroid studies, bone scan, etc.); operates nuclear detection, imaging, and computer processing equipment for nuclear radiologic studies and procedures to produce scanogram and measure isotopes concentration in specified body area to provide the Physician with diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedure.
• Reports adverse or any unusual reactions or events.
• Perform all processing of images for viewing in accordance with established procedures.
• Recognizes and corrects technical errors to ensure a clear and accurate scan/image.
• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards. Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by regulatory requirements.
• Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures in order to capture all charges and other relevant information.
• Operates the Radiology Information System to enter required test data and patient information, using all appropriate modules with accuracy. Ensures patient information and images are correctly transmitted to PACS system.

Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation (assessment, procedure, and patient's response during procedure).

Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS as required.

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/ Preferred

Graduate of an approved program in nuclear medicine

Required

Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates

Required