Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Job description

Department: 36315 Atrium Health Cleveland - Nuclear Medicine Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: As needed Pay Range: $42.00 - $42.00 Essential Functions: - Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals. - Adheres to department radiation safety practices. - Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse. - Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.). - Verifies the patient by checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure. - Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients. - Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness. - Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals. Physical Requirements: Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and st...