Nuclear Technologist - Cardiology

Imperial Health - Cardiology

This position is:Full Time; NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, OR ON-CALL

Position Location:Lake Charles, LA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Processed diagnostic imaging procedures and records radiopharmaceuticals administration to patients.
• Receives and records appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals.
• Requests and coordinates all necessary patient information including medical chart and charge slips.
• Performs quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis including daily/weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required.
• Ensure all compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements.
• Perform and prepare x-rays requested by Clinic physicians.
• Prepare patients for any x-ray procedures.
• Record all patients and exams performed each day.
• Reads all x-ray reports for typographical errors.
• Delivers reports to the physicians.
• Places reports in jackets and files them each day.
• Sends out and receives any x-rays from or for other doctors.
• Orders and receives any supplies as needed for the department and maintains such supplies in accordance with department policy.
• Schedules patients for x-ray exams.
• Monitors equipment performance and notifies the supervisor of any repair assistance needed.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on x-ray equipment (clean processor rollers, etc.)
• Performs other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved radiologic technical school
• Registry by ARRT or registry eligible
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

EXPERIENCE:Previous radiology and nuclear experience preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Skill in injecting radiopharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures.
• Skills in communication.
• Skills in various x-ray equipment
• Skills in computer and network system to competently process patient and department information.
• Skills in medical terminology and technical principles and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
• Ability to use the computer
• Ability to be a team player
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to model effectively with many types of people at all levels
• Ability to be service oriented
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment and decision making in employment matters
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients