Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lake Geneva, WI
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am -3:30pm in Lake Geneva, WI, Description: We are looking for a Nuclear Med Tech for a schedule of Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm in Lake Geneva, WIRequirements:Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program - Education verification requiredCNMT or ARRT(N) requiredAHA BLSESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms Nuclear Medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.Prepares patients for procedures insuring patient's meets requirements.Provides instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.Applies principles of Nuclear Medicine safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.Operates nuclear medicine equipment and other associated equipment to achieve desired results.Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.Selects appropriate parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access. Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes, ensuring that the correct isotope and dose is used.Assists with medical record/image sharing as necessaryEvaluates images and data for technical quality.Reports and documents Nuclear Medicine safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.Manipulates and processes digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.Uses radiology information systems including PACS, completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.Documents all information pertinent to nuclear medicine procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.Ensures patient receives discharge information regarding their examOrder radiopharmaceutical through vendor specific protocolAssist PET services as needed