Nuclear Med Tech, Per Diem-20560
- Minimum or 3 months to 1 year experience
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program. Associate degree preferred, certified in
- Nuclear Medicine, (N.M.T.C.B.) or Registered by the ARRT.
- Must have a current active Illinois State License.
- Current CPR
- Must have the ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel and patients.
- Verbal and written skill necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of people.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Knowledge of various Nuclear Medicine equipment, PACs system, EPIC EMR as well as the hospital phone system and patient transportation devices.
- Basic knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment comes from Clinical experience.
- Orientation of hospital/departmental specific equipment will be provided during orientation/probation period
- Physical, visual, auditory as well as full body mobility to successfully, move and/or assists patients on and off exam table or transportation devices and complete ordered exam, 100% if the time.
- Receives and reviews requests for Nuclear Medicine Studies.
- Has the knowledge and ability to order radioisotopes needed to complete workflow for the day and in preparation for the next day’s schedule.
- Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
- Explains and prepares the patient for the procedure
- Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease process to ensure scans of diagnostic quality.
- Operates highly complex equipment within the department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality scans using the established protocols
- Maintains equipment and required logs within the department and hot lab, including quality control measures, within Nuclear Meicine, including daily camera QC, area surveys, and equipment QC
- Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to the supervisor and helps maintain equipment in proper working condition.
- Administers various radioisotopes to render specific organs or systems for scanning.
- Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
- Has working knowledge of clinical computer applications, as well as PACs and EPIC applications for patient orders, status changes, patient profiles, charges and imaging.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders
- Able to work independently, document procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and state/federal requirements.
- Able to take call on a rotating schedule.
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