Nuclear Medicine Tech- Sioux Falls

Description

General job duties. Types of procedures required.

Responsible for administration of nuclear imaging procedures, calculation, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, and adjunctive medications using a variety of equipment and strictly adhering to relevant safety standards. Performs quality nuclear medicine imaging examinations through the application of advanced technical knowledge while maintaining strict attention to patient care in accordance with department policy and procedure.

Job Description

Perform a variety of nuclear medicine studies on inpatients and outpatients in all age groups from neonate to geriatric. Have an understanding of nuclear regulatory commission (NRC) rules and regulations, practice radiation safety, safely operate all cameras and equipment in the department, process and send data to required destinations via computer. Understands the theories and principles behind the equipment and tests performed in the nuclear medicine department.

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician. Employs radiation-detecting equipment to perform patient imaging procedures; describes procedures to patients and answers questions. Implements radiation safety standards and quality assurance into daily work and monitors a patient's condition during the course of an imaging procedure. Collects patient information, analyzes data and provides quality images for a physician to diagnose a patient.

Equipment utilized in the unit / dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)

We use Siemen Symbias Cameras. Epic Charting, and SECTRA PACS.

Required skills and minimum years of experience. We prefer few years' experience but depends on candidate.

Specific licensures and certifications / registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc) NMTCB , AHA BLS , SD State License

Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?) Monday-Friday, 8 hour varied shifts. Weekend call 0700-1800, every 3-4 weeks.

Tell us about the unit / department specific training and orientation program.

• PACS and Epic Training