Nuclear Med Tech - Cardiac Imaging - Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
Job Posting for Nuclear Med Tech - Cardiac Imaging - Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids at Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
Summary
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This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by helping in the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases or other metabolic processes utilizing nuclear medicine.
Job Duties
- Operates a nuclear medicine information system that is used to maintain records for regulatory compliance.
- Troubleshoots basic problems that may occur with imaging and processing equipment.
- Performs and documents surveys and wipe tests of incoming and outgoing radioactive shipments in accordance with departmental policies.
- Follows established nuclear medicine protocols and procedures.
- Maintains overall cleanliness of the department and all associated equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Follows set guidelines and maintains required documentation for the safe handling and dispensing of radioactive materials and demonstrates appropriate infection control precautions.
- Performs and documents quality assurance procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Evaluates digital images and computer-generated information for technical quality and prepares the data for radiologist review on the PAC's system in accordance with set guidelines.
- Follows prescribed safety standards for operating imaging equipment.
- Enters technical data into imaging/processing computers and adjust scan parameters for mitigating circumstances that may be presented.
- Positions and immobilizes patient on scanning table using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position.
- Establishes intravenous access, using sterile technique, to inject radiopharmaceuticals.
- Interviews the patient to obtain a history appropriate to the exam ordered and explain the nuclear medicine exam to the patient and answer any questions they might have.
- Ensures all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to operate Molecular Imaging equipment. Competent with Computed Tomography scanning, department information system and PACS.
Professional Experience
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Preferred: 1-2 years Nuclear Medicine experience in a full range of nuclear medicine imaging procedures.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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Required: Currently Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine
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Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Permit to Practice Nuclear Medicine.
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Current Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
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Current certification in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
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Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Physical Demand Requirements
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Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
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