Job Summary
Direct administration of radio nuclides and the retrieval of data for the purpose of providing diagnostic or therapeutic services.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and assuring their quality and purity. • Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients, intravenously or by mouth for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine physicians. • Responsible for performing radioimmunoassays and for imaging procedures as requested by the physicians. • Operate and exercise quality control over Nuclear Medicine instrumentation, such as scintillation detectors, gamma cameras, and automated well-counting system to provide patient and physician with quality diagnostic procedures. • Administer non-radioactive pharmaceuticals, either intramuscularly or by mouth, in preparation for, or support of a nuclear medicine procedure. • Enhance and quantitate the data collected by means of a dedicated computer. • Observe strict precautions in handling isotopes to safeguard against overexposure to radiation with further knowledge of the procedure to be undertaken should there be an isotope spill or contamination in the laboratory. • Work with and assist in the training of students. • Due to the specialization within the Nuclear Medicine Department, duties may be classified as imaging or non-imaging work. (The non-imaging consists of RIA's, RRA's, and tests performed with patients blood or urine.)• Following aseptic technique, gain intravenous access for injection of radioactive and non radioactive medications as ordered by physician.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.Competency StatementMust demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities(Essential duties common to all positions)1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Associate's Degree (Required)
Credentials
• Am Reg Of Rad Tech Nuc Med (Required) Or Nuc Med Tech, CertOr Nuc Med Tech, Cert
• Nuclear Med Tech, Cert (Required) Or ARRT-NOr ARRT-N
• Radiologic Technologist, Licen (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
• Nuclear Pharm Tech, State Cert (Required) within 19 months of hirewithin 19 months of hire
• Nuclear Pharm Tech Trainee (Required) within 60 days of hirewithin 60 days of hire
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: 40 hrs per pay
Location: Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore