SEH-NUCLEAR MED TECH

General Purpose of Job:

Performs nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures on patients in accordance with physicians' orders.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares patients for nuclear medicine procedures by explaining procedure to be performed, preparing/administering radio pharmaceuticals, and properly positioning patients for the imaging procedure.
• Performs nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures on patients in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the radiologist in a timely manner.
• Prepares and maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining radiation detection equipment and nuclear medicine examination rooms; performs quality control tests to assure all equipment is functioning properly and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of nuclear medicine supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Leads and/or participates on various hospital committees/task forces such as the Radiation Safety Committee and other customer services initiatives; attends meetings and in-service programs.
• Trains and conducts in-services on radiation safety and protection procedures for hospital staff.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's polices & procedures, and compliance guidelines.