Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Sigma Inc

Wenatchee, WA 98801

About the Job

272480 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Wenatchee, WA - 26 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work onsite at our client's facility in Wenatchee, WA.

Shift : Days

Summary:

Performs clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, treatments and the computer interactions associated with these studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Involved in the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials. And prepares therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for administration to the patient by an Authorized User Physician
Knowledge of radiation safety procedures and regulations as established by outside regulatory agencies
Educates the patient and uses techniques that will minimize the radiation exposure to the patient, general public and health personnel consistent with the ALARA (as low as is reasonably achievable) concept.
Maintain records, coordinate distribution of exposure badges, oversee the disposal/removal of radioactive waste, ordering and inventory of radioactive materials
Perform daily quality control checks and calibrations on equipment and completes required documentation
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer as needed as it relates to location(s) audits and maintenance of licensing. Follow company procedure for the handling of spills and/or personnel contamination and appropriate removal, storage, and disposal of decay.
Insert and maintain IV access for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
Ability to react in an emergency and determine the best course of action or care for the patient.
Effective professional communications skills.
Demonstrates ethical, and professional behaviors at all times.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy and complies with all HIPAA requirements
Ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
Monitors patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
Keeps detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
Maintains current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.

Minimum Qualifications :

An associate's or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.
Must have an active NMTCB or AART(N) certification, and a WA state license in Nuclear Medicine in good standing.
The ability to competently operate imaging equipment.
Good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and aid patients who need help moving.
Required to push/pull 75lbs+ of medical equipment.

Source : Sigma Inc