Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

General Summary of Position MedStar Health is looking for

a

PRN

Nuclear Medical Technologist

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o

join

our

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eam at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

We are looking for

a registered Nuclear Medical Technologist with

on-the-job

experience. PRN Schedule:Must be available to take at least 8 calls per month on weekday evenings and weekends (weekday call starts at 4:00pm through 11:00pm. Weekend/Holiday call is from 7:00am through 11:00pm. With a 1-hour call range, it would be expected that the PRN would arrive no later than 5:00 pm) As

a

Nuclear Medical Technologist

, you will

perform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radioactive materials

in accordance with

department policies and procedures and mandated regulatory agency requirements. Join

one

of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move! Primary Duties: Orders, prepares, measures,

calculates,

and administers radiopharmaceuticals in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies

as prescribed by

the Nuclear Medicine physician.

Selects proper kit and performs independent in-house preparation of radiopharmaceuticals

in accordance with

manufacturer's specifications and hospital policy. Performs proper quality control of

preparation and

maintains

documentation of radiopharmaceutical records.

Interviews patients

regarding

medical background and if necessary, obtains

appropriate consent

. Reviews patient's electronic chart, along with physician's order and performs

appropriate study

. Recognizes inadequate orders and takes

appropriate action

.

Prepares and positions patients, transfers patients in a safe manner according to department policy. Obtains pertinent and

excellent quality

images, recognizes

artifacts

and other imaging

issues,

and takes

appropriate action

. Measures glandular activity, and reviews images to ensure that the required information has been acquired and that the images have been processed properly and are of the highest obtainable quality.

Coordinates assigned section efficiently

to

maintain

smooth patient flow, minimizes waiting time and

expedites

patient discharge while avoiding delaying studies after own shifts ends in conjunction with Floor Coordinator and Advanced Nuclear medicine technologist.

Surveys and calibrates camera equipment and

instrumentation,

as necessary. Maintains clean imaging rooms and equipment. Takes

appropriate action

when equipment fails and reports equipment malfunction to supervisory personnel.

Correctly places,

connects,

and tests lead EKG monitoring cables; and initiates EGK strips during cardiologist

monitored

nuclear

stress tests.

Handles radioactive material safely according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations.

Identifies

, stores, and disposes of decaying material

in accordance with

federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

Practices good hand monitoring

,

completes room surveys

daily

,

and

complies with

radiation safety bio-assay policy. Returns film badge

in a timely manner

.

Orders and cancels radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and

maintains

computerized records to

maintain

optimal

flow and decrease waste.

Ensures that documentation of study cancelation or rescheduling is appropriately

documented,

and patients' folders are discarded or filed as

appropriate

. Utilize all department information systems to complete billing appropriately.

Adhere to Joint commission guidelines by following policies

regarding

record keeping, aseptic technique, equipment maintenance and cleaning, isolation technique and signage. Follows infection control practices to

provide

a safe and sanitary working environment for patients and the

public, and

ALARA guidelines, minimizing radiation exposure to self and patient.

Adheres to department personal monitoring policy and turns in film badge

in accordance with

.

May be asked to

participate

in students training by

assisting

, teaching, and testing students.

Qualifications: Associate's

degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an A.M.A approved school

.

PRN or on the job experience

.

NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)

or

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology)

registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52

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