The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) shall administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients in order to enhance the evaluation of physiologic processes at a molecular level. The NMT is responsible for providing comprehensive care to the patient requiring medical imaging services in an organized and systematic manner according to department policy and standards.

• Performs routine and special nuclear medicine procedures.
• Checks technical quality of data; submits for interpretation; discusses findings with Radiologist.
• Enters exam data on forms/computer screens as required by protocols.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as needed daily and orders additional isotopes per exam requests.
• Ensures security in the receipt, transport and/or storage of medications to include IV solutions.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control procedures on pharmacy and imaging equipment per State Radioactive License and department protocol.
• Takes patient history, documents for Radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Maintains required continuing education credits per state license and registry.
• Participates in research and development of new methodologies and procedures.
• Maintains records, logs and documentations as required.
• Participates in on call rotation as assigned.
• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
• Responds to the following hospital codes: Code Red (in the immediate area). Code Pink (if called),
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.