Contract End Date: 5/22/2027, with potential to be extended
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Facility: Hospital
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Pay: $45/hour
REQUIRED:
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NMTCB or ARRT (N)
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BLS (American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network)
Key Responsibilities:
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Performs routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures.
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These exams are achieved utilizing SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT.
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Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations [that pertain to nuclear medicine technology practices.]
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Knowledge of the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and how they relate to the cardiovascular, skeletal, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems of the human body.
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Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
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Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
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Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 radiation safety precautions.
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Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
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Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems.
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Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures.
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Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO).
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Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographic images while minimizing patient dosage.
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Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.
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This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lines walls and collimation and following ALARA.
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Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
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May be required by procedure or patients’ condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas.
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Must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner to the supervisor.
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Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees.
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Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
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Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
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Provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
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Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
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Experience with VISTA (CPRS) is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, and Vision options provided
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Accumulate up 56 hours of sick time
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80 hours of vacation on the anniversary of your first year