Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. - Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately. - Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. - Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. - Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). - Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. - Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department. - Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. - Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: - Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology pro...