Per Diem Nuclear Med Tech

Per Diem Nuclear Med Tech will work on an as needed basis to cover absences of full time techs, performing diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures ordered by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
• Consults with Physician for all IV contrast exams
• Warms x-ray machine following standard protocols and checks for any malfunctions and notifies supervisor
• Cleans aprons, cassettes and general area
• Assesses and familiarizes patient with procedure
• Verifies physician orders
• Utilizing proper exposure factors performs radiographic exam following established protocols
• Checks patient history for allergic and previous contrast media studies
• Using sterile technique fills syringes with contrast media for injection
• Ensures that emergency drugs and code cart are immediately available
• Respects patient privacy by keeping x-ray door closed except to move patient in and out of room
• Ensures that emergency drugs and code cart are immediately available