Nuc Med Tech-Registered- CMH Nuclear Medicine
Company: CARLE
Location: Lovington
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
To perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures
for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required
treatment. To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic
results under the direction of a radiologist.
- Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Performs diagnostic Nuclear
Medicine procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and
complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures
and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
* Exhibits competency in performing diagnostic imaging and
radionuclide therapy * Completes scheduling, ordering
radiopharmaceutical and patient preparation guidelines * Performs
and documents administrations of all Radiopharmaceuticals *
Maintains quality care throughout the procedure practicing
radiation protection maintaining personal exposure ALARA * Performs
required equipment quality control * Documents quality control
records and images camera floods * Follows all conditions of MMCI
radioactive material license and IDNS regulations * Completes all
radiation safety documentation * Possesses knowledge and skills
necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. * Performs
patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in
compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab
procedures/policies.
- Clinical Excellence* Maintains working knowledge of equipment
and procedures in order to function in multiple areas of the
department. * Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation and
performs reasonable troubleshooting * Checks and observes equipment
for general safety and appropriate operation * Maintains clean work
area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and
verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room *
Knowledgeable of Hot Lab and procedures * Receives radioactive
packages; prepares doses for disposition; maintains radioactive
waste for storage * Knowledgeable of thyroid ablations and
therapies * Fulfills all documentation for IDNS requirements *
Performs Schilling's and Red Cell mass procedures * Demonstrates a
practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling
issues. * Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety
through appropriate use of lift equipment.
- Building Relationships* Performs support functions of the
Nuclear Medicine/PET Department to ensure patient expectations and
needs are met. Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow
technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources
productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our
patients. * Promptly processes films and paper work to ensure
timely turn around in providing a report * Maintains and
coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient
care by transporting to and from the department as required and
working with multiple patients at one time utilizing appropriate
resources to ensure safety * Promptly and accurately enters patient
information into RIS system and all other medical records to ensure
efficient patient throughput * Maintains the QA, QC and QI programs
* Shares knowledge, guides, and encourages fellow
technologists/students with proper department protocol and
procedures * Displays a professional attitude in the area toward
fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and
creating a productive learning environment
Keywords: CARLE, Decatur , Nuc Med Tech-Registered- CMH Nuclear Medicine, Healthcare , Lovington, Illinois
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