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This job performs quality control on all nuclear medicine equipment, maintains radiopharmaceutical laboratory, and performs dose calculations and administration for individual patients requiring nuclear medicine procedures. Abides by all clinic and state laws concerning radiation while interacting with patients, explaining procedures, counseling, and assisting.
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required - None.
Certifications
Required - Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), Current State of Louisiana Nuclear Medicine Technologist License, Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
- Ensures a safe and effective medical exam.
- Communicates with patients and staff via telephone and computer.
- Completes appropriate medical/legal documentation.
- Performs all appropriate quality control on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals and administers correct dose of radiopharmaceutical to patient.
- Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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