Performs nuclear medicine procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.
Requirements
Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Board and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or equivalent and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable.
Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required within 18 months of hire if applicable.
BLS certification required.
This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of experience.
Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.