NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Aide in the performance of diagnostic procedures in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards under the direct supervision of a registered, credentialed Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary.
• Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Nuclear Medicine department.
• Prepares, calibrates, documents accurately and administers radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods.
• Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintains a daily activities log.
• Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Nuclear Medicine area.
• Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on all equipment.
• Identifies any problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality.
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards and effectively operates radiation detection equipment.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Assures access to care.
• Adds on exams whenever possible, coordinating efforts with other departments.
• Seeks alternatives when requested add on is not possible.
• Verifies correct order entry and supply charging.