Description

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist I is under general direction to perform technical procedures, providing pertinent anatomical and functional data for interpretation by a radiologist.

Core Competencies

Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts Maintains appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department. Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements. Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients. Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department. Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with patient. Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding. Evaluates patient’s medical history and clinical data. Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure. Determines need for translation services or communication aides and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.