Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Berkshire Health Systems

Definition/Primary Function

• Performs a wide variety of technical Nuclear Medicine procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity.
• Requires initiative to apply appropriate Nuclear Medicine skills to facilitate a diagnosis.
• May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
• Proper care of the client in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required.
• May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to Nuclear Medicine personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.
• Practices infection control and body substance isolation in clinical practice in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS, and RIS computer systems.
• Demonstrates ability to operate and troubleshoot CR, DR, and PACS applications.
• Attends annual mandatory education to include blood-borne pathogens, infection control, and body substance isolation.
• Maintains department competencies as required.

Position Qualifications (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

• Minimum of Student Training.

Education and Training:

• Must have completed formal AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

License, Certification & Registration:

• MALIC - Massachusetts Radiology License
• ARRT(N)/NMTCB - Association of Registered Radiology Technology or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• CPR certification required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high-stress, work-intensive environment.
• Attendance at all mandatory education is required.

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