Job Description

Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine * Days ( Resource )

Requisition #: req12342

Shift: Days

FTE status: 0

On-call: Yes

Weekends: Yes

General Purpose of Job

Under the direct supervision of department leadership the responsibility of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is to perform various technical procedures requiring independent judgment in the use of radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and conditions in patients. The technologist will review the patient’s medical history to understand the patient’s illness and pending diagnostic or treatment procedure; instruct the patient before, during, and following the procedure; evaluate the satisfactory preparation of the patient before beginning a procedure; and recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completion of a formal approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with a minimum of an Associate degree.
• Registered ARRT (N), NMTCB or CAMRT required.
• Current BLS certification - Basic life support.
• Complete required continuing education hours to maintain certification.
• Meets scope of practice and performance standards as identified by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

Essential Duties

• Prepares and administers radioactive materials.
• Will use the principle of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) to minimize radiation dose.
• Provides safe and effective patient care while performing duties of Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Adheres to policies and procedures set down by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, University of Michigan Health-West, and the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Utilize and effectively use all Radiology equipment and software in the performance of daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures
• Participate in the department quality initiatives of the department.
• Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital and accrediting body.
• Display consistent proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers.
• Adheres to ALARA concept in place at University of Michigan Health-West, keeping radiation exposure to self, and others as low as reasonably achievable.
• Follows NRC rules and regulations for ordering, receipt, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials (RAM), according to hospital license.