Nuclear Medicine Technologist

**Job description**

1. Performs patient care activities within professional scope of practice including but not limited to: POCT, IV insertion, patient interview/assessment/discharge/ phone education and confirmation, patient transportation, preparation, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, etc.

2. Always ensures patient/family/staff and visitor safety by monitoring his/her environment.

a. Safely screens patients and manages the clinical and research driven clinical /evaluation process for implanted devices to obtain clearance for the imaging procedure. This includes all aspects of patient event reporting & Stop the Line.

b. Maintains strict control of access to clinical areas. (i.e., Hot Lab, technical, supply, etc.)

c. Follows ALARA safety guidelines, with specific focus on hi-energy cyclotron and generator produced PET radiopharmaceuticals.

3. Recognizes patient distress signs. Initiates and assists with emergency response teams.

4. Adheres to all infection control practices.

a. Utilizes sterile or aseptic technique wherever applicable.

b. Handles contrast media and contrast delivery equipment within manufacturer/division standards, properly administering contrast agents, carefully observing the six rights of drug administration 1.) Right Patient, 2.) Right Route, 3.) Right Dose, 4.) Right Time, 5.) Right Medication 6) Right Documentation.

5. Applies knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.

6. Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist (i.e., Critical result findings.)

7. Demonstrates ability to work effectively in all assigned areas.

8. Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care, including but not limited to coming in early, staying late, alternative shift coverage, emergency "ride out team" and rotational call coverage etc., as needed/assigned.

9. Maintains cleanliness/orderliness of all imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work areas

a. Responsible for stocking, transporting, and distribution of supplies within the section.

b. Disposes of used linens as needed.

c. Monitors personnel, work areas, and patient care areas to ensure that the levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with regulations.

i. Decontaminate work and patient care areas as needed.

ii. Disposes of radioactive materials.

10. Adheres to HIPAA requirements to protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

11. Assures all necessary patient documentation is complete and accurate.

a. Clearly writes required information on all necessary forms.

b. Enters data into computers that is accurate and free from errors.

c. Confirms patient using approved identifiers, employing the "best practices" of the section to ensure patient demographic accuracy.

12. Maximizes productivity and operational effectiveness by working with entire multi-disciplinary care team to resolve associated clinical care questions.

13. During system failure, performs section down-time procedures and immediately reports to supervisor.

14. Ensures accurate, complete, and timely transfer of images to PACS.

15. Performs CT procedures.

16. Assists with equipment maintenance logs (e.g., department stock, crash cart, refrigerator, temperature logs etc).

Contact Number.
8975303404

**Salary**: ₹60,000.00 - ₹99,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

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8975303404