Nuclear Technologist - Cardiology

Imperial Health - Cardiology

This position is: Part-time; NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, OR ON-CALL

Position Location: Lake Charles, LA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures. Processed diagnostic imaging procedures and records radiopharmaceuticals administration to patients. Receives and records appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals. Requests and coordinates all necessary patient information including medical chart and charge slips. Performs quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis including daily/weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required. Ensure all compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements. Perform and prepare x-rays requested by Clinic physicians. Prepare patients for any x-ray procedures. Record all patients and exams performed each day. Reads all x-ray reports for typographical errors. Delivers reports to the physicians. Places reports in jackets and files them each day. Sends out and receives any x-rays from or for other doctors. Orders and receives any supplies as needed for the department and maintains such supplies in accordance with department policy. Schedules patients for x-ray exams. Monitors equipment performance and notifies the supervisor of any repair assistance needed. Performs minor maintenance tasks on x-ray equipment (clean processor rollers, etc.) Performs other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved radiologic technical school Registry by ARRT or registry eligible Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

EXPERIENCE: Previous radiology and nuclear experience preferred

SKILLSABILITIES:

Skill in injecting radiopharmaceuticals intravenously for imaging procedures. Skills in communication. Skills in various x-ray equipment Skills in computer and network system to competently process patient and department information. Skills in medical terminology and technical principles and procedures Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form Ability to use the computer Ability to be a team player Must be able to multi-task Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment Ability to model effectively with many types of people at all levels Ability to be service oriented Ability to exercise initiative, judgment and decision making in employment matters Ability to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients by Jobble