Job Description

Certification Details

• ARRT
• NMTCB
• ASCP
• California State License
• BLS

Job Details

• Responsible for Nuclear Medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures, scheduling and pre-procedure patient preparation parameters, routine nuclear medicine camera operation, accurate record keeping, radiation safety regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all nuclear medicine procedures, using initiative in special positioning needs of individual patients.
• Calibrates and draws up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulates radiopharmaceutical materials.
• Calculates data including results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Calibrates instruments and reviews calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction.
• Practices good radiation safety procedure pertaining to preparation, handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operates all imaging and auxiliary equipment according to written procedures/protocols, demonstrating proficiency on all equipment.
• Documents pertinent clinical history and symptoms.
• Maintains a working knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine.
• Responsible for physiological monitoring and care of patients during nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepares and maintains records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities.
• Responsible for submitting nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure at the close of business day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or physician.

Job Requirements

• Licensure/Certification Required: ARRT or NMTCB or ASCP
• California State License
• American Heart Association BLS

Additional Details

• Experience Required: New graduate
• Preferred: 1-3 years of experience

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