Nuclear Medicine Technologist- 730002

• Surveys amount of radiation given off by radioactive material shipped to the department.
• Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator. Scans patient and makes proper settings.
• Maintains supplies, restocks and reports as needed.
• Records information on patient care and examination, maintains records on scans and test results and files patient records.
• Properly prepares and labels radiopharmaceuticals.
• Always wears film badge above the collar.  Turns in film badges monthly for evaluation and follows up on results.  Always wears film badge ring when on duty.

• Surveys Hot Lab and scan room for contamination daily.
• Performs all daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual surveys and QC.
• Written documentation is accurate, concise, and legible.
• Performs daily checks on the emergency drug box in Nuclear Medicine department.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient exams, orders isotopes, pharmaceuticals and other supplies as needed.

Education

Required:

    Associates

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

    L-Nuclear Medicine NMT

    C-ARRT - RT N ARRT