Nuclear Medicine Technologist- 730002

CHRISTUS Health • Alamogordo, NM, United States, NM, United States • 3m ago

Description

Surveys amount of radiation given off by radioactive material shipped to the department.
Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator. Scans patient and makes proper settings.
Maintains supplies, restocks and reports as needed.
Records information on patient care and examination, maintains records on scans and test results and files patient records.
Properly prepares and labels radiopharmaceuticals.
Always wears film badge above the collar. Turns in film badges monthly for evaluation and follows up on results. Always wears film badge ring when on duty.

Surveys Hot Lab and scan room for contamination daily.
Performs all daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual surveys and QC.
Written documentation is accurate, concise, and legible.
Performs daily checks on the emergency drug box in Nuclear Medicine department.
Coordinates scheduling of patient exams, orders isotopes, pharmaceuticals and other supplies as needed.

Requirements

Education

Required:

Associates

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

L-Nuclear Medicine NMT

C-ARRT - RT N ARRT