Job Description

About the Role

This position is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients of all ages and performing nuclear medicine studies using imaging and ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Lead Technologist – Nuclear Medicine
• Reports indirectly to Head
• Count Managed
• Number of Direct Reports
• Number of Indirect Reports
• Financial Accountability
• ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH TITLE/DEPARTMENT FREQUENCY TYPE OF INTERACTION
• KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION
• PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according to department procedure and manufacturer specifications
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with established regulations and accreditation agencies
• Explains procedures to patient and gives proper instructions
• Performs quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Performs regular procedures on instrumentation, including dose calibrators, scintillation well counter and thyroid probe and scintillation cameras, to ensure that they operate as planned
• Performs nuclear imaging and counting procedures according to department protocols
• Calibrates nuclear imaging and counting instrumentation prior to patient procedure
• Positions patient to obtain optimum resolution images and acquires analog/digital images as prescribed
• Labels finished hard copies with proper identification and checks films with physician
• Ensures radiation safety by adhering to appropriate and established regulations
• Maintains required record keeping and documentation
• ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S)
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASURE TARGET
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Typical physical demands include:
• a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment
• ability to maneuver and operate technical equipment
• ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients (i.e., pushing beds, stretchers and wheelchairs)
• exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and some radioactive materials
• normal or corrected vision and hearing
• extensive sitting, standing and/or walking
• mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• A. Bachelor’s degree (four (4) year curriculum) from an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent qualification (minimum three (3) year duration)
• B. Associate’s degree (two (2) year curriculum) or two (2) year certificate form an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
• C. Graduation from an accredited program (minimum three (3) years duration) in Radiography/Radiology
• Registration or certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.), or equivalent, is required
• Master’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or relevant clinical master’s in a related field is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience)

Required Skills

• Job Specific Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred