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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ephraim McDowell Health

#Diagnosis #Patient Safety #Quality Improvement #Nuclear Medicine #Equipment Operation #Technologist #Computer Operation #Radiation Protection #Ionizing Radiation #Radiography #ALARA #Radiation Exposure

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Danville, Kentucky

Quick overview

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs technical procedures using nuclear imaging to aid physicians in diagnosing diseases and injuries while minimizing ionizing radiation exposure. Key duties include performing patient examinations, handling radioactivity according to regulations, and assisting in the clinical training of students.

Requirements summary

The role requires the ability to use standard mathematical formulas for dose calculations and involves working in areas with radiation exposure and infectious materials, necessitating constant physical activity and the ability to move up to 25 lbs independently. No specific qualifications were explicitly listed in the posting.

Equipment OperationPatient CareComputer OperationPatient SafetyQuality ImprovementRadiation ProtectionALARA PrinciplesMathematical FormulasNuclear ImagingRadiographical TechniquesRadioactivity HandlingNRD Regulations

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs technical procedures to obtain nuclear imaging of various portions of the body using recognized radiographical techniques to assist physicians in diagnosis of diseases and injuries with a minimum of ionizing radiation being applied. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Essential functions, duties and responsibilities

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Performs patient examination to ensure the delivery of quality care.
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Contributes to patient safety by participating in quality improvement plan.
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Prepares and handles radioactivity according to NRD regulations and guidelines.
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Assists in the clinical training of radiologic technology/nuclear medicine students.
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Responsible for Radiation Protection for self, patients, and general public, using ALARA principles.
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Considers the age of the patient served, applies knowledge of growth and development and age-specific techniques through the life span (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) in planning and implementing care.
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Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
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Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
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Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
10.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working conditions, hazards and physical effort

Numerical ability is necessary to use standard mathematical formulas to calculate percentages of an original dose of radioisotope present in a gland, organ or sample of blood, urine or feces, after an elapsed period of time.
Works in a radiation exposure area.
Exposure to infectious materials, cuts, and abrasions from equipment.
A flexible work schedule is required.
Constant physical activity.
Strenuous activity involved with moving equipment and patients.
Must be able to move or position 25 lb. independently.

Contacts with others

Patients, visitors, medical staff and all other departments within the facility.

Equipment used/Special skills required

Ability to operate radiation exposure equipment and computers.

Qualifications

None.