Nuclear Med Tech, PRN

Job Summary

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:
  Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure. Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed. Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions. Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure. Communicate effectively with patient and family. Prepare patient for procedure. Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.
  
  Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual. Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties. Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required. Process and evaluate computer generated data. Obtain samples for non-imaging studies. Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol. Maintain sterile technique as required. Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician or cardiologist.
  
  Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table. Know proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possess judgement of when to employ said devices. Be aware of and familiar with departmental environment of care document.

• Follows correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials. Understands and implements ALARA measures while performing radiopharmacy duties. Maintains accurate records of doses distributed to patients in appropriate logbook and computer log. Maintains a sanitary and organized environment in radiopharmacy. Accurately labels and stores radioactive materials in appropriate areas. Posts appropriate signage in necessary areas. Performs quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary.
  
  Follows directions for proper radionuclide preparations. Properly documents receipt and disposal of short half-life and long half-life radionuclides. Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental protocols and within Title A mandates. Maintains strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens' radionuclides, or “cold compounds.”

• Maintain accurate records pertaining to exams performed. Operates the PACS system properly and verifies study prior to archiving. Properly places exams on optical discs for long term storage. Archives accurate radiopharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook.

• Acquires order and checks for appropriate clinical information, date, and verifies correct account number and type. Charges procedure and supplies in compliance with governing regulations. Reports equipment problems to appropriate personnel and, when applicable, records confirmation numbers in appropriate logbook. Obtains list of outstanding charges, investigates, and explains reason for charges listed as outstanding. Complies with departmental downtime protocols. Familiarizes self with, and compliantly incorporates, all HIPAA mandates of the Department of Radiology and of the Prisma Health System.

• Maintains a neat, clean, organized work environment. Stock work area with linens and supplies as needed. Dispose of soiled linens, used supplies, radioactive materials, and bio-hazardous materials according to hospital policy. Notifies appropriate persons in regard to unsafe electrical, fire, chemical, or equipment issues. Maintains proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations.

• Seeks to promote intra/inter- and external…