Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

Description To perform various duties related to nuclear stress testing. Performs patient care functions related to perfusion imaging and stress testing. JOB FUNCTIONS: - Perform functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including processing images for physician to review. - Follow radiation safety policy and NRC/State guidelines for handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals, including but not limited to conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera and personnel. - Perform hot lab duties: ordering, receiving, administration and disposal of all radioactive materials in accordance with NRC and state rules and regulations. - Perform random audits of NMTs image quality control and radiation safety. - Place IV and heplock for patients in states where state law does not allow the CST/CCT to perform this function - Call patients with appropriate instructions and answer any question, obtain appropriate consents prior to testing. - Perform imaging procedures in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Modify techniques as appropriate to patient conditions and situations so that optimum results are achieved. - Process clinical studies in a timely fash...