Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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• The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
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• The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
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• Can independently perform job functions.
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• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:\n

Patient Care\n

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• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
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• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
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• Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique.
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• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
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• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
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• Responds to emergency situations and provides for restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
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• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
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• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
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• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
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• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
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• Demonstrates competence in the selection and application of procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
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• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities begin and conclude within designated time frames.
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• Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
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• Uses critical thinking skills.
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• Dialogs with patient/family.
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• Asks clarifying questions.
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• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
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• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
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• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
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• Preps the patient for the procedure.
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• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
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• Maintains competency with venipuncture.
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Equipment\n

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• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible with maintained image quality.
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• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that issues can be corrected in a timely manner.
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• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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Education and Communications\n

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• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to the patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and encouraging cooperation using AIDET.
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• Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the procedure.
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• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
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• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
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• Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments.
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• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital‑wide education without prompting.
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Quality Control\n

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• Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
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• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
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• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
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• Studies reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
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• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
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• Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.
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Operations\n

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• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition.
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• Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off the procedure table.
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• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
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• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
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• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and routinely as time allows, without prompting.
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• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services.
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• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
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• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.
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• Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
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• Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
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• Any other duties as assigned.
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• Takes call when necessary.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.
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Required Minimum Education:\n

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• Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology
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Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):\n

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

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• ARRT‑R – ARRT Radiography or
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• CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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• BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor or
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• BLS – Basic Life Support or
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• ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
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Required Minimum Experience:\n

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• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) — Required
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• Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience — Preferred
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Required Minimum Skills:\n

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• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
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• The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities routinely.
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• Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
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• Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
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• Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
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• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
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• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
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• Must be detail‑oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
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• Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.
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• Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
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• Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
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• The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.
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• The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
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• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
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• Can independently perform job functions.
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• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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• Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.
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