What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Huron Regional Medical Center?
Description
Reports To: Director of Medical Imaging
Status: 80 hours per two week pay period with on-call rotation
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Provides patient services using imaging modalities including nuclear medicine, radiography and CT. Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients; operates X-ray equipment; processes images; prepares examination room, equipment, supplies, and medications.
Demonstrates the mission of HRMC by demonstrating the Core Values:
· Be Accessible – determined to provide local interventional healthcare for the community.
· Be Helpful – always help each other while caring for others.
· Be Knowledgeable – knowledge applied thoughtfully to others.
Requirements
A. Graduate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine. Must be registered in nuclear medicine. Willingness to crosstrain to other modalities such as radiology and CT.
B. Physical stamina requisite to move and manipulate the equipment used in the several modalities.
C. Physical stamina requisite to standing, walking, stooping, pulling, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting while transporting patients and in the examination room.
D. Visual, auditory and speech acuity requisite to verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and other persons involved with the patient's care.
E. Ability to perform all nuclear medicine studies.
F. Ability to start IV.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A. Work involves working with patients in all degrees of chronic and acute illness, and in dealing with their families.
B. Work is intermittently light (exerting/lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly) to heavy (exerting/lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly) and is performed in a variety of settings within the hospital in a climate controlled environment.
C. Work involves possible exposure to radiation. Personal safety requires adherence to protective radiation safety techniques.
D. Work may be repetitious.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Be responsible for adhering to regulations set forth by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
B. Must stay up to date on NRC regulations and new procedures.
C. Responsible for nuclear medicine quality QA.
D. As shown on the performance evaluation form and other related duties as necessary.