Rad Tech III Nuc Med

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear studies and procedures.
•  Performs computerized nuclear cardiology procedures.
•  Provides explanation and instruction to the patient and pertinent information to attending physicians and radiologist.
•  Prepares and administers isotope agents to patients.
•  Calculates amount and type of radioactive isotope needed in preparation for examinations.
•  Operates all specialized equipment.
•  Practices and maintains all safety regulations established or required, completes incident   Maintains patient's disposition records of isotope agents.
•  Reconciles, acquires and processes images in the PACS settings.
•  Applies appropriate applications/functions within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
•  Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
•  Contributes to a positive climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a "CAN DO" attitude.
•  Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

EDUCATION:

• Skills and proficiency in the technical field of Nuclear Medicine.
• Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a 2-year AMA approved training program in Radiologic technology or the equivalent plus completion of a 1 year AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology School.  

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the American Registry of Nuclear Medicine Technology and CPR certified.
• Is proactive and insure the availability of a current license, does not let license lapse at the end of birth month.
• Notifies any known problems with their license immediately to the Director.    

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of hospital, department and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and forms as acquired through 3 months of orientation.