Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN ID-13663

May 2, 2025

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist can independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

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Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care
Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Dialogs with patient/family.
Asks clarifying questions.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
Preps the patient for the procedure.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communications
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD’s as needed.
Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable. Operations
Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains NM department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
Ability to operate NM equipment within the department.
Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
Any other duties as assigned.
Takes call when necessary.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Required and Graduate of an approved AMA Nuclear Medicine Program. Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

ARRT Nuclear Technology 1.00 RequiredCert Nuclear Med Tech 1.00 RequiredBasic Life Support 2.00 RequiredBLS - Instructor 2.00 RequiredBLS - Provisional 2.00 Required

Additional Licenses And Certifications

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations Required orMinimum 1 year NM experience. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.The technologist can independently perform job functions.He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed.

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