Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs routine and emergency Nuclear Medicine procedures on patients for physician interpretation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Patient care assessment and implementation.
• Collects information by interview, from the patient, family, significant others and/or health care providers.
• Completes assessments by utilizing the medical record and Nuclear Medicine requisitions to ensure appropriateness of procedures ordered.
• Intervenes appropriately in preventing potential problems/complications.
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication with the patient and/or family member in order to complete the procedure.
• Implements departmental and facility standards by following established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an empathetic approach.
• Provides thorough and accurate documentation in the medical record documenting the use of radiopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and any adverse reaction to any drug administered.
• Manages and communicates information through various processes, which include telephone, paging systems and computers.
• Demonstrates necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care and service for patient according to the department of Nuclear Medicine's established policies and procedures. See skill record check list.
• Accurately prepares the room and patient for the procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available prior to the start of the exam.
• Properly identifies oneself and properly identifies the patient prior to the start of the procedure.
• Follows established policies and procedures for reporting and documenting equipment problems.
• Notifies appropriate supervisory personnel of supply shortages, unusual problems or situations within the department, messages from other departments or Nuclear Medicine staff, and/or changes in patient scheduling.
• Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach, in order to provide the best possible patient care and services.
• Practices established radiation protection and safety protocols for self, staff and patients with 100% accuracy. Uses proper radiation safety techniques (Time/Distance/Shielding) to minimize exposure.
• Understands the psychosocial issue(s) that impact patients and their families throughout the life cycle.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Registered as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by either ARRT, NMTCB or any other certifying agency acceptable to the Massachusetts Licensing Board.