Description
- Surveys amount of radiation given off by radioactive material shipped to the department.
- Measures the radioactive dosage prescribed for a patient with a dose calibrator. Scans patient and makes proper settings.
- Maintains supplies, restocks and reports as needed.
- Records information on patient care and examination, maintains records on scans and test results and files patient records.
- Properly prepares and labels radiopharmaceuticals.
- Always wears film badge above the collar. Turns in film badges monthly for evaluation and follows up on results. Always wears film badge ring when on duty.
- Surveys Hot Lab and scan room for contamination daily.
- Performs all daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual surveys and QC.
- Written documentation is accurate, concise, and legible.
- Performs daily checks on the emergency drug box in Nuclear Medicine department.
- Coordinates scheduling of patient exams, orders isotopes, pharmaceuticals and other supplies as needed.
Requirements
Education
Required:
    Associates
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
    L-Nuclear Medicine NMT
    C-ARRT – RT N ARRT