| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS |
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
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| Job Title: | Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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| Location: | Central Office |
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| Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING |
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| Reports To: | Office Supervisor |
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| Type of Shift: | Full Time |
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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of Nuclear Medicine procedures in an outpatient setting |
| while maintaining a high level of customer service and quality patient care. The administration of the Nuclear |
| Medicine Technologist includes coordinating and performing Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols |
| established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion to ensure overall patient satisfaction. |
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
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| 1. Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and as written in |
| the procedure manual. Patients are positioned and scanned correctly assuring that the physician prescription and |
| the scan are the same. |
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| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history in full |
| sentences, performing providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. |
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| 3. Obtains complete and detailed history to assist the radiologist with diagnosis from each patient. Checks blood |
| glucose levels for all patients. Performs exams in an accurate and timely manner. |
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| 4. Orders radiopharmaceuticals on a daily basis. Performs daily QA to assure proper functioning of equipment and |
| also performs daily check of survey meters. |
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| 5. Calibrates dose to be in the range of prescribed dose in dose calibrator. Uses aseptic technique to administer |
| radiopharmarmaceuticals according to the established policy. Records receipt of the radioactive unit doses from |
| the point of administration to disposal including date, method of receipt, identity and activity of the unit dose. |
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| 6. Processes all documents and paperwork that requires review and/or signatures to the RSO in a timely manner |
| as required by the Bureau of Radiation Control. |
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| 7. Conducts surveys daily and wipes tests weekly on the scan bed, injection table and preparation counter to insure |
| that no spills or leakage has occurred. Disposes of all biohazardous wastes as required by established policy. |
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| 8. Reports any accidents involving radioactive substances to radiation safety officer and documents the clean-up |
| process following established guidelines. |
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| 9. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Explains |
| the exam to each patient to ensure patient safety and cooperation. |
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| 10. Customer Service. |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| 2 or more years as a certified nuclear technologist is preferred. |
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| High School Diploma or GED. |
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| Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine. Registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification |
| Board. |
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| Current Florida Nuclear Medicine License. |
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| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. |
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| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or |
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting |
| 50 plus pounds. |
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