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Position Purpose
This incumbent provides high quality Nuclear Medicine data to the interpreting physician. This is accomplished in accordance with departmental procedures and the appropriate State and Federal regulations.
The incumbent provides Nuclear Medicine Services to patients of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work with patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department competency with special population's standards.
This position requires contact with physicians and nursing personnel in order to discuss patient scheduling, patient preps, and to determine the appropriate exam to be ordered. Occasionally, in the absence of the Supervisor, the incumbent must contact vendors to order radiopharmaceuticals or to arrange for repairs.
The incumbent works with state-of-the-art scintillation cameras, computers, and other support equipment necessary to produce high quality, contemporary Nuclear Medicine studies.
The incumbent must perform minor clerical duties and may be requested to work overtime and perform other duties as needed.
Participation in the call schedule will be at the discretion of the Supervisor during times of short staffing only.
This position is challenged to communicate with physicians and nursing personnel, to make accurate decisions regarding the appropriate exam necessary for the patient, and to obtain high quality data for the interpreting physician.
Final decisions on equipment purchases, departmental policies and procedures, and personnel matters are reserved for the Supervisor.
This position does provide patient care.
Essential Functions
The ability to understand and resolve complex problems in a timely and effective manner using critical thinking skills.
The ability to keep current with new developments and acquire the needed knowledge for the position in order to keep skill sets up to date.
The ability to communicate clearly, timely and effectively.
The ability to timely learn and correctly perform manual tasks
The ability to come to work promptly and routinely.
The ability to routinely work under stress and to deadlines.
The ability to take and follow direction as tasks are assigned.
The ability to work well with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking.
Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Program.
Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for jobspecific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Certification
State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.
Certification(s): Requires CNMT certification from either ARRT or NMTCB.
AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.
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