Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing brain SPECT scans, as well as related general quality assurance procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performing brain SPECT scans

Patient preparation of IV’s

Preparation of patient doses

Administration of patient doses

Processing and printing scan images before end of work day

Administration of testing protocols

Maintain Odyssey hard drive

Maintain an accurate and up to date log book

Perform daily quality control on cameras

Perform all hot lab duties

Daily constancy with two sources

Daily surveys

Weekly wipe tests

Order correct number of isotope vials a day prior to scans

Maintain all required documentation

Perform semi-annual sealed source leak test

Perform quarterly dose calibrator linearity tests

Perform annual geometry and accuracy test on dose calibrator

Manage medical supplies inventory

Qualifications and Requirements:

Current Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

Ability to work efficiently with large patient volumes in a fast paced environment

Capable of working with challenging patients

Ability to communicate technical information to general public

Time management and organization and ability to work independently and within a team are critical.

Empathy, emotional stability, ability to relate well to others, good communications skills and above all genuine care and regard for the patient are required.

Familiarity with brain imaging is a plus

Familiarity with Picker Prism 3000 system is a plus

Amen Clinics, Inc. is a drug free work environment, where screening can be required by management. Scan Technologists must agree to a thorough background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting for long periods of time

Frequent typing and viewing of a computer screen

Frequent use of hand and fingers with machines, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, scanner and telephone

Frequent hearing, listening and speaking by telephone and in person

Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop or bend

· Occasionally required to lift objects up to 15 lbs. with ability to lift multiple times per day.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters white performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work indoors in temperature-controlled environment

The noise level is usually moderate