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Job description
Nuclear Medicine Tech
Job Summary
Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Education & Experience
Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
Key Responsibilities
Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures
Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation
Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise
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Who can apply
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