West Tennessee Healthcare·White Deer, Texas
Responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including computerized nuclear cardiology. The role involves administering isotope agents and managing patient records within PACS and RIS systems.
8 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description: Summary:
Responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine and therapeutic procedures. Under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator of Nuclear Medicine, responsible for performing nuclear medicine procedures and maintaining unit on assigned shift. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
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.
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.
• Knowledge of hospital, department and Nuclear Medicine Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and forms as acquired through 3 months of orientation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires completion of a 2-year radiologic technology program and a 1-year nuclear medicine technology school. Must hold certification from the American Registry of Nuclear Medicine Technology and be CPR certified.
Market context
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