OverviewDescription- Expert nuclear medicine technology practitioner in clinical knowledge and technical skills.
- Provides direct patient care as needed and maintains expert clinical and technical skills.
- Ensures that patient/family needs and responses are handled appropriately.
- Monitors the use of patient education in daily clinical practice.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
- Involves patient/family in the education of their imaging procedures.
- Assists with development of patient care education materials.
- Assumes supervisory responsibility when necessary.
- Assists with and monitors appropriateness of staff and patient care assignments.
- Assists with staff orientation and staff competency.
- Identifies and takes appropriate action for unacceptable practice and behavior.
- Coordinates daily procedure schedules, works with staff, physicians and ancillary services on daily workflow.
- Ensures the collection of performance improvement data.
- Works with staff and management team to identify opportunities for improvement initiatives.
- Participates on departmental performance teams and/or projects.
- Works independently and can coordinate in Supervisor's absence.
- Accountable for safe operation of diagnostic and medical equipment including Scintillation Cameras, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators and GM Meters.
- May serve as resource for staff and students.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
- Ensures that procedure rooms are stocked and that all supplies are within expiration period.
- Extensive knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies.
- Works with supervisory staff to ensure the appropriate supplies are available.
- Identifies need for revisions of patient and operational forms.
- Assists with documentation and revisions of daily procedure schedule.
- Monitors the adherence to documentation standards.
- Monitors completion of procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
- Prepares billing sheet and ensures capture of supply charges.
- Monitors adherence to safety requirements of the hospital and department.
- Ensures that radiation protection is used to minimize patient and staff exposure.
- Can serve on departmental safety committee and/or projects. Evaluates staff educational needs and competency issues.
- Assists with departmental in-services.
- Works with staff on educational plan or corrective action.
- Ensures that staff is informed and that concerns are handled immediately.
- Communicates with physicians to assure optimal patient care and resources.
- Maintains complete knowledge base of procedures and supplies.
- Collaborates with and serves as resource to staff in determining procedural needs and priorities.
- Can serve on education committee.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
- Renews NMTCB certification or ARRT Registration to maintain current professional credentials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology, be registered in Nuclear medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- CPR certification required.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience with two (2) years in area of concentration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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