Nuclear medicine technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will work under the direct supervision of site physician, performing

various duties related to nuclear cardiac stress testing. Performs patient care functions related to perfusion

imaging and stress testing at customer sites. NMT’s will comply with HIPAA regulations. Paid training as it

relates to Nuclear Medicine Technologist requirements and job duties.

Essential Functions :

1. Perform functional and / or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including processing images for

physician review.

2. 3. Always use a two-step verification process to verify patient identity.

Transport equipment and supplies to customer sites using company vehicle. Perform patient care

functions related to perfusion imaging and stress testing at customer sites.

4. Perform daily quality control checks and calibrations on camera and complete required NRC / State

documentation including documentation of quality control checks.

5. Follow radiation safety policy and NRC / State guidelines for handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals,

including but not limited to conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera, and personnel.

6. Responsible for radiation safety in assigned location(s). This includes but is not limited to maintaining

records, coordination of disposal / removal of RAM waste, ordering and inventory of RAM. And wearing

radiation-sensitive badges provided by MDOS.

7. Assisting the Radiation Safety Officer as needed as it relates to location(s) audits and maintenance of

licensing. Follow company procedure for the handling of spills and / or personnel contamination and

appropriate removal, storage, and disposal of decay.

8. 9. May be asked to assist Cardiac Stress Technician with IV placement.

Order, calibrating, and inventorying radiopharmaceuticals needed for the day of service, set-up of mobile

operations at customer site. And assisting in loading / unloading of equipment in / out of van, take down of

equipment in customer site, and disposal of medical waste, and return to MDOS hub location.

10. Drive company van and follow government regulations and Company policies governing the receipt,

handling, transport, use, and disposal of radioactive materials and related equipment and medical

supplies. Report any equipment or vehicle issues to a manager.

11. Manage hub records and filing according to regulatory guidelines and company policy.

12. Perform random audits of NMTs image quality control and radiation safety.

13. Compile daily paperwork at customer site, including obtaining physician signature(s), photocopying, and

faxing.

14. Patient images / charting to be completed and submitted on the same day of service to meet accreditation

requirements and MDOS policy.

15. Ensure daily dose sheets / LPS’s are scanned to Dose Sheet file; and filed in Hot Lap file cabinet on same

day of service performed.

16. In cooperation with the COO and / or Director of Operations, participates in the training and mentoring of

new employees.

17. Other duties as assigned.

MD OFFICE SOLUTIONS

• 23595 CABOT BLVD. STE 113 HAYWARD CA
• P / F (800) 797-1591
• MDOSCA.comEducation, Training & Certification :
• Must have a certification or degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• A minimum of one-year experience performing nuclear medicine imaging procedures, specifically

cardiac exams and performing quality assurance on the equipment is preferred.

standing.

Skills & Competencies :

Your formal training will prepare you to perform your job duties, but you'll also need soft skills to succeed as

a nuclear medicine technologist :

and respect.

to push / pull 800lbs+ of medical equipment.

Work Environment :

laboratories.

exposed to infectious diseases. Your work could also expose you to radiation and you must take

measures to protect yourself, your coworkers, and your patients’ using gloves and other shielding

devices. MDOS nuclear medicine technologists are required to always wear radiation-sensitive

badges when on duty to monitor their exposure.

The job duties and responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive and may be subject to change

based on the needs of the company.

Job Description Acknowledgement :

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job

description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined

with or without any reasonable accommodations.

Name : Signature : Date :

MD Office Solutions LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits

discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,

protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local

laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,

recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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