Nuclear Med Tech, PRN, Shifts

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.
• Follow correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials. Understand and implement ALARA measures while performing radio pharmacy duties. Maintain accurate records of doses distributed to patients in appropriate logbook and computer log. Maintain a sanitary and organized environment in radio pharmacy. Accurately label and store radioactive materials in appropriate areas. Post appropriate signage in necessary areas. Perform quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary.
  
  Follow directions for proper radionuclide preparations. Properly document receipt and disposal of short half lived and long half lived radionuclides. Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental protocols and within Title A mandates. Maintain strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens' radionuclides, or "cold compounds".
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to exams performed. Operate the PACS system properly and verify study prior to archiving. Properly place exams on optical discs for long term storage. Archive accurate radio pharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook.
• Acquire order and check for appropriate clinical information, date, and verify correct account number and type. Charge procedure and supplies in compliance with governing regulations. Report equipment problems to appropriate personnel and, when applicable, record confirmation numbers in appropriate logbook. Obtain list of outstanding charges, investigate, and explain reason for charges listed as outstanding. Comply with departmental downtime protocols. Familiarize self with, and compliantly incorporate, all HIPPA mandates of the Department of Radiology and of the Prisma Health System.
• Maintain a neat, clean, organized work environment. Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed. Dispose of soiled linens, used supplies, radioactive materials, and bio-hazardous materials according to hospital policy. Notify appropriate persons in regard to unsafe electrical, fire, chemical, equipment. Maintain proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations.
• Seeks to promote intra/inter-, and external communications. Maintain ethical standards of…