Confidential Posting
Job Summary
- Location
- Job location not provided
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
DOE
Nuclear Medicine Technician
About the Job
Job Purpose:
Conducts diagnostic and evaluative studies and provides therapies by utilizing the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides.
Duties:
* Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the radiologist; entering anticipated services to patient log.
* Comforts patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining procedure and nuclear medicine equipment.
* Treats patients by performing imaging and flow study procedures; operating radioscopic equipment to conduct tests; preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals.
* Monitors patients during treatment by maintaining vital sign records; recognizing emergency patient conditions; initiating life-saving first aid; performing x-ray fluoresence thyroid scanning.
* Prepares reports by collecting, inputting, and retrieving study data on radiology management system.
* Maintains nuclear medicine equipment and supplies by cleaning equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom
* Maintains quality results by following, and enforcing standards.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Thoroughness, Bedside Manner, Problem Solving, Use of Medical Technologies, Job Knowledge, Quality Focus, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Analyzing Information, Informing Others
Conducts diagnostic and evaluative studies and provides therapies by utilizing the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides.
Duties:
* Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the radiologist; entering anticipated services to patient log.
* Comforts patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining procedure and nuclear medicine equipment.
* Treats patients by performing imaging and flow study procedures; operating radioscopic equipment to conduct tests; preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals.
* Monitors patients during treatment by maintaining vital sign records; recognizing emergency patient conditions; initiating life-saving first aid; performing x-ray fluoresence thyroid scanning.
* Prepares reports by collecting, inputting, and retrieving study data on radiology management system.
* Maintains nuclear medicine equipment and supplies by cleaning equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom
* Maintains quality results by following, and enforcing standards.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Thoroughness, Bedside Manner, Problem Solving, Use of Medical Technologies, Job Knowledge, Quality Focus, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Analyzing Information, Informing Others
