Summary:
Performs clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, and the computer interactions associated with these studies.
Lincoln County Medical Center has officially opened our brand new 25 bed hospital in May 2020. The Radiology department is excited to add Nuclear Medicine to our list of modalities and procedures to perform.
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Other information:
PLEASE NOTE: This Position Requires Completion of ARRT (R) or NMTCB Certification within 1 yr. after graduation. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE POSITION MUST SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN THIS CREDENTIAL
UPDATED: 7/9/20
Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree
Credentials:
Essential:
* NM Radiography Tech
Responsibilities:
*Transports patients to scanning room; prepares and maintains rooms. Explains procedure to patients.
*Administers isotope dosage accurately following established departmental procedures; accurately records dosage administered. Observes patient during procedure and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
*Schedules Nuclear Medicine exams in order to coordinate with other patient exams.
*Performs Nuclear Medicine studies; determines appropriate isotope required; obtains patient history and reviews patient condition.
*Cardiac stress imaging experience desired
*Maintains gamma cameras and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs quality control on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
*Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
*Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
*Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops, current literature, inservices and/or seminars. Attends meetings as required or requested.
*Works with, oversees and evaluates student Nuclear Medicine technologists
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