Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Imaging Manager with limited supervision and broad general directions, performs Nuclear Medicine procedures, provides supervisory oversight and directs departmental activities. Assigns work to technical and ancillary personnel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees radiation safety policies and procedures pertaining to receipt, measurement, storage and administration of radioisotopes. 1. Schedules and supervises the activities of the staff personnel assigned to the department. 2. Manages the workflow to ensure timely completion and prioritization of procedures by end of the shift. 3. Identifies each patient according to hospital policy. Reviews each requisition for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Records pertinent data on requisition. 4. Provides supervision of students assigned to Nuclear Medicine. 5. Performs a variety of nuclear medicine procedures to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and to ensure completion of all work assignments prior to end of shift. 6. Reviews each procedure for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient. 7. Processes all patients through the MediTech system to ensure proper capture of all charges by ensuring all procedures are placed in TAKEN status by end of shift. 8. Performs final day sheet check list for billing and transcription. 9. Serves as the radiation safety authority for the Department of Nuclear Medicine, assisting the radiation safety officer for the Hospital. 10. Processes computer assisted Nuclear Medicine procedures. 11. Reports all safety hazards and/or equipment malfunction to the Imaging Manager. 12. Participates in the Nuclear medicine Section PRN pool and call responsibilities. 13. As demonstrated in the department/unit specific competency plan, demonstrated: • The technical competence necessary specific population. • The ability to assess the developmental needs of age specific population. • The ability to use equipment in a safe and proper manner. • Demonstrates support and compliance with MGH’s mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies. 14. Other duties as assigned by appropriate Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of approved School of Nuclear Medicine, certified as a CMMT by the ARRT and licensed by the State of Maryland. EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Additional Information

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