Prisma Health · 3 days ago
Nuclear Med Tech, Tech-Imaging, Full-Time, Days)
Easley, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPrisma Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare for the communities they serve. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures using radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health regulations.
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Responsibilities
Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure
Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations
Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions
Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure
Communicate effectively with patient and family
Prepare patient for procedure
Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage
Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual
Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties
Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required
Process and evaluate computer generated data
Obtain samples for non-imaging studies
Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol
Maintain sterile technique as required
Performs imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or, as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist
Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or, from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table
Knows proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possesses judgement of when to employ said devices
Is aware of and familiar with departmental environment of care document
Follows correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials
Understands and implements ALARA measures while performing radio pharmacy duties
Maintains accurate records of doses distributed to patients in appropriate logbook and computer log
Maintains a sanitary and organized environment in radio pharmacy
Accurately labels and stores radioactive materials in appropriate areas
Posts appropriate signage in necessary areas
Performs quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary
Follows directions for proper radionuclide preparations
Properly documents receipt and disposal of short half lived and long half lived radionuclides
Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental protocols and within Title A mandates
Maintains strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens' radionuclides, or "cold compounds."
Maintain accurate records pertaining to exam performed
Operates the PACS system properly and verifies study prior to archiving
Properly places exams on optical discs for long term storage
Archives accurate radio pharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook
Acquires order and checks for appropriate clinical information, date, and verifies correct account number and type
Charges procedure and supplies in compliance with governing regulations
Reports equipment problems to appropriate personnel and, when applicable, records confirmation numbers in appropriate logbook
Obtains list of outstanding charges, investigates, and explains reason for charges listed as outstanding
Complies with departmental downtime protocols
Familiarizes self with, and compliantly incorporates, all HIPPA mandates of the Department of Radiology and of the Prisma Health System
Maintains a neat, clean, organized work environment
Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed
Dispose of soiled linens, used supplies, radioactive materials, and bio-hazardous materials according to hospital policy
Notifies appropriate persons in regard to unsafe electrical, fire, chemical, equipment
Maintains proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations
Seeks to promote intra/inter, and external communications
Maintains ethical standards of relationships and communications
Communicates knowledgeably with physician/healthcare worker regarding patient procedure
Maintains pleasant, helpful attitude during all phone communications
Seeks dialog with central scheduling as necessary to insure understanding of listed patient procedure
Assesses communication ability of patient and takes appropriate measures to ensure patient/family understanding of procedure to be performed
Assures that all appropriate consents are signed
Arranges for translation skills utilization as appropriate
Perform and evaluate routine quality on all instrumentation as specified in the departmental quality manuals
Determine operational status and timely calibration of all survey instruments
Perform and evaluate dose calibrator constancy test
Record all daily QC checks in their appropriate logbooks
Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices
Proper storage of personal monitoring devices
Knowledge and effective use of proper procedures for managing and containment of a radioactive spill
Utilize ALARA principles at all times
Instruct patient family members, and other healthcare providers of the proper radiation safety measures to be taken after the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
Comprehend and follow the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministration's
Properly dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste
Be alert to and aware of nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department
Such persons are to be challenged as to their identity and purpose for being in the nuclear medicine department
This applies to all unknown persons irrespective of uniform dress or official Prisma Health identification badges
All radioactive materials sources are to be locked in the hot lab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel
Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology
Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department
Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends
Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary
Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures
Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager
Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in-charge technologist
Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health
Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Certification Program. Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine technology school
One (1) year nuclear medicine experience. Strong background in physics/chemistry
ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
SCSQRSA License
CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (database)
Data entry skills
Mathematical skills
Knowledge of radiation safety equipment
Preferred
ARRT in Radiology preferred
Experience on Philips equipment preferred
Spect/CT experience preferred
Benefits
This position is bonus eligible
Company
Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually.
10001+ employees
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CDA Foundation
2024-07-30Grant
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President & CEO
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