- 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.
-
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.
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
Complexity of Work:
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.
