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Description Position Summary: 10-hour shifts - Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; specifically Nuclear Medicine [NM], PET and SPECT/CT Examinations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Produces NM, PET and SPECT/CT images of the appropriate anatomy according to departmental policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions: • Meets and introduces themselves to patient prior to exam. • Performs NM & PET/CT examinations following EIC Radiologist’s set Protocols • Full understanding and operation of all Nuclear Medicine equipment, including PET/CT, E-Cam, Nuctrac. • Evaluates and maintains a quality control program in conjunction with the Radiation Physicist. • Follows guidelines for procurement and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals to include dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling. • Establishes and properly maintains venous access routes. • Recognizes pathology and takes responsibility to perform additional images for study enhancement • Verifies physician order and obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns. • Manages biohazard, chemical and radioactive waste in accordance with applicable regulations. • Performs appropriate radioactive contamination monitoring and any necessary decontamination procedures. • Distributes and maintains film badges along with instructing personnel about radiation safety. • Maintains constant communication with guest throughout study. • Maintains all clinical equipment, including daily QC, and ability to troubleshoot all NM & PET/CT equipment. Notifies service as needed, maintains service logs and reports any and all performance issues to Clinical Supervisor. • Responsible to observe all IV Contrast injections and respond appropriately. • Verifies that appropriate clinical information is included with scan interpretation. • Verifies contrast is appropriately loaded into injector prior to injection of contrast. • Operation of PACs System and printers. • Coordinates patient’s scheduled exam and appropriate medical necessity with Guest Scheduling Representative(s). • Follows radiation safety guidelines and utilizes lead shielding as required following ALARA. • Consults Radiologist with any and all acute positive findings and communicates exam results with referring physician(s) as requested. • Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity. • Responsible for accurate coding and completing of all ordered procedures. • Performs other related duties as required. • Ability to manage high patient volumes. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross-sectional anatomy. • Knowledge of the following: • Performing all basic and complex NM & PET/CT studies. • Principles and techniques of NM & PET/CT scanning. • Advanced computer operations (including keyboard input and proper selection of protocols to scan various anatomical sections.) • Radiation protection standard, devices and techniques to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained. • Responsible to keep license current and provide copy on annual basis. • Provide for patient care; comfort, safety and patient confidentiality. • Customer Service Oriented • Ability to multi-task and prioritize. • Good Interpersonal skills • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good problem-solving skills. Risk Management: • Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations. Information Management: • Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with complete confidentiality and security. Requirements Minimum Position Qualifications: Education & Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion of a Radiologic Technologist Program and/or Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program Experience : 2 years NM Technologist License / Certification: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CPR Certification