PRN Nuclear Medicine Tech

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Responsible for proper procurement, preparation, calculation, identification, administration, documentation, storage, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs diagnostic procedures. Utilizes appropriate techniques to ensure quality images and results. Able to exercise judgment to access and respond to patients needs prior to, during, and after nuclear medicine procedures.  Interview patients for medication contraindications. Provides patient care procedures in all patient age populations; including adolescent (13-18 years), adult (19-60 years) and geriatric (greater than 60 years) patients by being properly trained through education and experience. Responsible for checking orders in charts to ensure appropriate indications for procedures and follows up with an authorized user. Must be aware of HIPPA regulations. Properly identifies patient, verifies order, obtains and documents history. Educates pre and post and consents patients as per protocols. Assumes responsibility for the physical and psychological needs of the patient communicating in a clear, concise manner. Observes the patient condition while in the department and seeks help from appropriate personnel when deemed necessary. Must adhere to RED RULES and TIME OUT universal protocol.  Responsible for use of techniques and education that will minimize exposure to patients, general public, and health workers; responsible for adherence to quality management program, ALARA, and radiation protection procedures Responsible for QC program to ensure instrumentation creditability, integrity and reliability. Communicates effectively with customers and provides excellent customer service.  Must be willing to be a team player. Must exhibit behaviors in keeping with our mission and values. Performs procedures, maintains supplies, schedules patients timely, demonstrates knowledge of appropriate sequence of studies, maintains appropriate records, and participates/ performs in QC programs. Provides Radionuclide therapy in collaboration with authorized user to apply and manage treatment.  Actively participate in performance improvement program. Must have working knowledge of Meditech, EPIC, INFINITT and PACS management systems and the protocols used for the cardiology driven exams. Supports and participates in all student activities to include those responsibilities for clinical rotation requirements for all programs. Maintains good attendance record in accordance with hospital/unit policies.  Demonstrates willingness to adjust work schedule to meet department or hospital needs. Perform other duties as assigned. 

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