Job Summary

• Performs Imaging procedures using gamma camera systems to obtain quality images. Injects radioisotopes in performance of testing.
• Responsible for completing procedures in a caring, efficient, and safe manner in accordance with patient needs, department routines, radiologist requests and Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules patients and orders radionuclides.
• Surveys radioactive shipments after arrival and prior to return.
• Performs equipment quality control and verifies proper operation of equipment.
• Performs quarterly inventory of sealed sources.
• Verifies orders and documents clinical information.
• Assesses patient condition, explains procedure, and obtains consent.
• Verifies activity of nuclide doses.
• Prepares procedure room, equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radionuclides.
• Transports patients.
• Performs nuclear procedures.
• Surveys work areas and self for nuclide contamination and documents findings.
• Cleans and stocks procedure room.
• Develops films and transports patients.
• Enters exam and supplies charges.
• Actively supports the Network mission and vision.
• Displays competency for age specific patients: newborn through geriatrics.
• Displays competency for the Multi-skilled Imaging Tech - Nuclear Medicine role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must take on-call responsibilities for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Must be able to respond within 45 minutes.

Requirements

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a college program or diploma from a hospital based program, with a specialty in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology, and six to twelve months related experience.

Required Experience: Specialized courses or training in Nuclear Medicine. Prefer ARRT in Radiography as well as Nuclear Medicine.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registration: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certifying Board (CNMT) is required.
• Licensure: Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• BLS

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

• Neonate: <30 days
• Infant: <1 year
• Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
• Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
• Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
• Young Adult: 17 to <30 years
• Middle Adult: 30 to <60 years
• Older Adult: >60 years

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.

• Serves patients in areas other than patient care.
• No responsibility to treat or care for patients.