Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: May 20, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in
diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with
nuclear medicine studies in hospital and at our outreach hospitals.
Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal,
state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in
CQI activities.
Prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals per
department protocols and policy.
Performs daily QC per department protocols and policy.
Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed
examination, and accurate documentation.
Uses scanners or scintillation cameras for detection of radiation
emitted to produce image of organ.
Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe tests.
Measures radioactivity using a survey meter.
Follows radiation safety techniques and policies in the use and
disposal of radioactive materials.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, from
pediatric through geriatric.
Instructs and prepares patient for imaging examinations.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure;
makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing imaging
exams.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
Provides radiation protection following the ALARA principles.
Takes call after regular department hours according to employee
schedule.
Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
Completes all work before clocking out and leaving
Understands and practices proper use of all equipment.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the department
manager.
Regulatory Requirements:
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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