Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program. 

2. Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided: 

MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians 

OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health 

PA: No state license required 

VA: Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine 

4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. 

5. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building. 
2. Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations. 
3. Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients. 
4. Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure. 
5. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies. 
6. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure the performance of radiology services. 
7. Assesses patients’ needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly. 
8. Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program(s) as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program(s) protocol, policy and procedure. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph. 
2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods. 
3. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight. 
4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and explosive gases. 
2. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. 
3. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously. 
2. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team. 
3. Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient’s condition, age or ability. 
4. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.