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PRN Nuclear Tech

PRN Nuclear Tech

Cardiac SolutionsPeoria, AZ, US
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POSITION SUMMARY :

This PRN position is responsible for performing nuclear medicine testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of certain cardiac diseases.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

  • Follows departmental protocols to determine proper execution of diagnostic testing.
  • Educates patients on ordered diagnostic testing and will properly place IV’s as needed.
  • Orders, receives, disposes, and injects radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Actively demonstrates a working knowledge of nuclear medicine to provide the best patient care.
  • Monitors all departmental testing.
  • Ensures proper patient placement to achieve quality images.
  • Operates all imaging and non-imaging equipment (gamma camera, dose calibrator, Geiger survey, Scintillation probe).
  • Enters all necessary information into EMR per departmental protocol.
  • Maintains accurate patient records and ensures charges are correct.
  • Follows ICANL standards of practice.
  • Travels to all offices as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned per the need of the organization and within scope of licensure.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and radiographic equipment.
  • Knowledge of Radiation Safety.
  • Skill in performing nuclear testing.
  • Skill in utilizing time management.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written).

    • EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience performing nuclear scans in a hospital or medical office environment.
  • Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
  • Current registration (ARRT, NMTCB).
  • Current BLS certification.

    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the following physical / work environment functions apply :

  • Sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear.
  • Type, utilizing a computer keyboard.
  • May lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Utilize a multiline telephone system.
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