Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
Company: CARLE
Location: Champaign
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
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.
- 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.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB), Healthcare , Champaign, Illinois
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