Nuclear Medicine Tech

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Nuclear Medicine Procedures: Responsible for appropriate operation of all Nuclear Medicine Imaging and related equipment. Appropriately educates, positions, immobilizes and performs Nuclear Medicine procedures. Coordinates Nuclear Medicine examination to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of patient care. Understands and follows provider Imaging orders correctly. Submits required images and related clinical information to the Radiologist for interpretation. Appropriately evaluates image quality. Open, accurate, and responsive communication to patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership. Appropriately utilizes, charges and maintains department supplies. Practices sterile technique and follows infection prevention policies. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines. Safely performs Nuclear Medicine procedures including patient transfer. Prepares and administers Radioisotopes according to Radiologist protocol. Follows Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety. Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipts, use, storage and disposal in accordance with state and federal guidelines.