Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Carle Health
Location: Urbana
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic studies and
assists with therapeutic administrations utilizing
radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment in accordance with Carle
policies and procedures and IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety
regulations.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Related Field or Certificate Radiologic
Technology
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Radiography License
Illinois and Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
(NMTCB) Nuclear Medicine certification or American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Registry and Basic Life Support (BLS). ARRT Nuc Med must be
obtained within 1 year of competency NMTCB Nuc Med must be obtained
within 1 year of competency
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and
improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while
coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures
requiring independent judgment and initiative.
Essential Functions:
- Performs diagnostic studies and radiopharmaceutical therapeutic
administration by utilizing Nuc Med and/or PED/CT equipment by
acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting
bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department
protocols. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
Administers IV radiopharmaceuticals by means of existing IV line or
by performing veni-puncture and placing IV line. Screens the
patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing
if applicable.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and
accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for
medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if
needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing
positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data
for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides
necessary medical history and information for Radiologist
interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send
exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace
environment including maintaining supply inventories and
orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs
and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports
safety events immediately including those that are a near
miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
May perform duties of Nuc Med Lead or Imaging Coordinator in
his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department
benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain
productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within
the department to which licensers are held by the
technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained
modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross
trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific
compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
- Performs diagnostic studies by utilizing Nuc Med and/or PET/CT
equipment by acquiring and processing patient studies and assists
in radiopharmaceutical therapeutic administration as outlined in
exam protocols listed in Nuclear Medicine procedure manual. Reviews
studies with the radiologist when appropriate. Administers IV
radiopharmaceuticals by means of existing IV line or by performing
veni-puncture and placing IV line.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and
accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for
medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if
needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing
positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data
for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies images data in PACS and provides
necessary medical history and information for Radiologist
interpretation. Utilizes the RIS for proper scheduling, billing and
coding procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace
environment including maintaining supply inventories and
orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs
and reports service needs in a timely manner.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health
participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security
Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland
Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization. - For more information:
human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or
religious exemption will be permitted.
Keywords: Carle Health, Champaign , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Urbana, Illinois
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