Nuclear Med Radiographer - Radiology Cherry Hill

Responsibilities:

• Dose Calculations and Administration/Radiopharmacy
• Prepare appropriate radiopharmaceuticals for use following procedure manual and record necessary data in computer for dose calculations
• Receive, open, log and check in all incoming packages and enter into the computer system
• Calculate, dispense and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing procedures in Nuclear Medicine. Verify patient identity by at least name and date of birth. Record all data into computer system.
• Follow NRC, State and TJC when dealing with all radioactive material used in Nuclear Medicine.
• Imaging Procedures
• Executes research PET/CT scanning procedures performed at HUP.
• Explains and answers questions to patients having procedures done in Nuclear Medicine
• Visually checks to see that patient and all necessary patient records are present in Nuclear Medicine
• Places the patient on the imaging table and explains the necessary, positioning, instrumentation, and time to complete testing to the patient.
• Performs dynamic or static PET/CT imaging procedures on patient in accordance to procedure manual, develops and processes study to be reviewed by Nuclear Medicine staff or Fellows.
• Observes patients for changes and can initiate CPR as necessary
• Checks quality of images and checks QC on instruments to ensure that quality images are obtained.
• Communicates with physician as to patient’s studies and communicates results to designated hospital personnel where indicated
• Enters patient data into RIS to ensure that patient information is correct.
• Instructs students of radiology or nuclear medicine where indicated
• Maintains neat and clean work area and replaces supplies and/or equipment, prior to each examination and rotation.
• Performs complex Positron Emission Tomography examinations, attenuation scans, and reconstructions utilizing a dedicated PET/CT scanner in coordination with an on site cyclotron and isotope supplier
• Develops new PET/CT examinations; creates written protocols and scanning parameters.
• Completes technical site qualification forms and image data transmittal forms required for research studies.
• Trains others to perform PET/CT functions related to research studies
• Instrumentation
• Operates imaging equipment and related computer systems along with support equipment
• Perform QC procedures on equipment and can troubleshoot minor problems prior to reporting them to first line supervisor
• Records and maintains standard imaging logs and records to conform to TJC and State and NRC regulations
• Checks operation and calibration of survey equipment and monitoring devices against known standards
• Reports to first line supervisor any problems with imaging or survey equipment
• Process acquired PET data to generate necessary reconstructed images.
• Non-Imaging Procedures
• Operates all laboratory auxiliary equipment for routine laboratory procedures
• Performs venipuncture, separates and labels blood components
• Prepares samples for counting and stores waste by-products in safe area.
• Does QC procedures on all laboratory equipment
• Reviews new research protocols to hel determine scanning procedures
• Assists the PET Center Administrative Director in the preparation of protocol-specific documentation for PET Center research studies
• Radiation Safety
• Receives and checks all incoming radionuclide shipments for contamination according to State and NRC regulations
• Disposes of radioactivity and contamination in accordance with RSO and State and NRC regulations, recording all radioactive waste storage and disposals properly
• Has knowledge of and uses appropriate instrumentation or other devices, monitors to insure that levels of radiation do not exceed those defined under the ALARA concept, and Federal/State agencies.
• Provides a safe environment for patient studies to ensure that patient exposure is in line with ALARA concept
• Develops and reviews guidelines for the use of high energy PET radiopharmaceuticals insuring standards of radiation safety

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ARRT or NMT or NMTCB or RT (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Experience in nuclear medicine research studies 3+ years PET/CT experience preferred
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 3+ years PET/CT experience Certification and/or registry in Nuclear Medicine Completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine program