Job Summary

 

• Performs Imaging procedures using gamma camera systems to obtain quality images. Injects radioisotopes in performance of testing.


• Responsible for completing procedures in a caring, efficient, and safe manner in accordance with patient needs, department routines, radiologist requests and Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety guidelines.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules patients and orders radionuclides.


• Surveys radioactive shipments after arrival and prior to return.


• Performs equipment quality control and verifies proper operation of equipment.


• Performs quarterly inventory of sealed sources.


• Verifies orders and documents clinical information.


• Assesses patient condition, explains procedure, and obtains consent.


• Verifies activity of nuclide doses.


• Prepares procedure room, equipment and supplies.


• Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radionuclides.


• Transports patients.


• Performs nuclear procedures.


• Surveys work areas and self for nuclide contamination and documents findings.


• Cleans and stocks procedure room.


• Develops films and transports patients.


• Enters exam and supplies charges.


• Actively supports the Network mission and vision.


• Displays competency for age specific patients: newborn through geriatrics.


• Displays competency for the Multi-skilled Imaging Tech - Nuclear Medicine role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.


• Other duties may be assigned.


• Must take on-call responsibilities for nuclear medicine procedures.


• Must be able to respond within 45 minutes.