Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem - Evenings - MHM

Performs nuclear medicine imaging and/or therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department
• Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• Manages radiation emergencies and monitors radiation safety in accordance with radiation safety policy under the guidance of the radiation safety officer
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
• Analyzes images and identifies issues with the quality of images
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure if clinically appropriate
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate

Benefits

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