Job Summary

• Performs Imaging procedures using gamma camera systems to obtain quality images. Injects radioisotopes in performance of testing.
• Responsible for completing procedures in a caring, efficient, and safe manner in accordance with patient needs, department routines, radiologist requests and Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules patients and orders radionuclides.
• Surveys radioactive shipments after arrival and prior to return.
• Performs equipment quality control and verifies proper operation of equipment.
• Performs quarterly inventory of sealed sources.
• Verifies orders and documents clinical information.
• Assesses patient condition, explains procedure, and obtains consent.
• Verifies activity of nuclide doses.
• Prepares procedure room, equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and administers oral and intravenous radionuclides.
• Transports patients.
• Performs nuclear procedures.
• Surveys work areas and self for nuclide contamination and documents findings.
• Cleans and stocks procedure room.
• Develops films and transports patients.
• Enters exam and supplies charges.
• Actively supports the Network mission and vision.
• Displays competency for age specific patients: newborn through geriatrics.
• Displays competency for the Multi-skilled Imaging Tech - Nuclear Medicine role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must take on-call responsibilities for nuclear medicine procedures.
• Must be able to respond within 45 minutes.