Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

MedStar Health is looking fora Nuclear Medical Technologisttojoinour team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center! We are looking fora registered Nuclear Medical Technologist withon-the-jobexperience.

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)

Asa Nuclear Medical Technologist, you willperform a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radioactive materialsin accordance withdepartment policies and procedures and mandated regulatory agency requirements.

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Primary Duties:

• Orders, prepares, measures,calculates,and administers radiopharmaceuticals in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studiesas prescribed bythe Nuclear Medicine physician.Selects proper kit and performs independent in-house preparation of radiopharmaceuticalsin accordance withmanufacturer's specifications and hospital policy. Performs proper quality control ofpreparation and maintainsdocumentation of radiopharmaceutical records.

• Interviews patientsregardingmedical background and if necessary, obtainsappropriate consent. Reviews patient's electronic chart, along with physician's order and performsappropriate study. Recognizes inadequate orders and takesappropriate action.Prepares and positions patients, transfers patients in a safe manner according to department policy. Obtains pertinent andexcellent qualityimages, recognizesartifactsand other imagingissues,and takesappropriate 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 efficientlyto maintainsmooth patient flow, minimizes waiting time andexpeditespatient discharge while avoiding delaying studies after own shifts ends in conjunction with Floor Coordinator and Advanced Nuclear medicine technologist.Surveys and calibrates camera equipment andinstrumentation,as necessary. Maintains clean imaging rooms and equipment. Takesappropriate actionwhen equipment fails and reports equipment malfunction to supervisory personnel.

• Correctly places,connects,and tests lead EKG monitoring cables; and initiates EGK strips during cardiologistmonitored nuclearstress tests.Handles radioactive material safely according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules and regulations.Identifies, stores, and disposes of decaying materialin accordance withfederal and state regulations and institutional policies.

• Practices good hand monitoring,completes room surveysdaily,and complies withradiation safety bio-assay policy. Returns film badgein a timely manner.Orders and cancels radiopharmaceuticals appropriately andmaintainscomputerized records tomaintain optimalflow and decrease waste.Ensures that documentation of study cancelation or rescheduling is appropriatelydocumented,and patients' folders are discarded or filed asappropriate. Utilize all department information systems to complete billing appropriately.

• Adhere to Joint commission guidelines by following policiesregardingrecord keeping, aseptic technique, equipment maintenance and cleaning, isolation technique and signage. Follows infection control practices toprovidea safe and sanitary working environment for patients and thepublic, and ALARA guidelines, minimizing radiation exposure to self and patient.Adheres to department personal monitoring policy and turns in film badgein accordance with.May be asked toparticipatein students training byassisting, teaching, and testing students.

Qualifications:

• Associate'sdegree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an A.M.A approved school.

• PRN or on the job experience.

• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)orARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology)registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.