Talent Software Services
Nuclear Medicine Tech
Talent Software Services, Tarzana, California, us, 91357
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.
Certifications:
BLS, CA State LIC NMT Required
Years of experience REQ:
1 year Experience in nuclear medicine (preferred, not required,
Special Requirements:
BLS, ARRT, NMTCB, State LIC CNMT, AMA Rad Tech Training Required
Additional Information:
The facility is a Cardiac outpatient clinic with 6 cardiologists.Cardiologist treatment plans sometimes include a Nuc Med Spect Scan or a Nuc Med Stress Test which the Nuc Med Tech would help conduct in the clinic.
Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.
Certifications:
BLS, CA State LIC NMT Required
Years of experience REQ:
1 year Experience in nuclear medicine (preferred, not required,
Special Requirements:
BLS, ARRT, NMTCB, State LIC CNMT, AMA Rad Tech Training Required
Additional Information:
The facility is a Cardiac outpatient clinic with 6 cardiologists.Cardiologist treatment plans sometimes include a Nuc Med Spect Scan or a Nuc Med Stress Test which the Nuc Med Tech would help conduct in the clinic.