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GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

Under the general direction of the Regional Operations Manager with the clinical supervision of the reading physician, performs examinations of patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Performs ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site reading physician.

2. Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the mobile coach/facility and during the exam.

3. Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs.

4. Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals according to site-specific protocols.

5. Completes and signs the Patient Screening form and reviews/explains the procedure to the patient.

6. Transports patients to and from the mobile coach/facility. Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the mobile coach and during the exam.

7. Provides images to the facility in the desired site format.

8. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.

9. If applicable, assists with the set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with SMS and/or manufacturers’ guidelines.

10. Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the mobile coach/facility.

11. Completes necessary administrative tasks. i.e.: time reports, billing, QA, etc.

12. Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.

13. Cooperates with facilty healthcare professionals and complies with facilty policies/procedures.

14. Complies with all safety policies and regulations including radiation safety.

15. Maintains current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed.

16. Performs additional duties as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited 2 or 4 year Nuclear Medicine program and hold an active CNMT or ARRT(N) license. Must hold current state permit to practice in Nuclear Medicine where applicable.  

2. High School graduate or equivalent

Special Skills and Requirements:

1. Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or be registry eligible and possess a permit to practice where applicable.

2. Must be able to interact with client personnel and SMS team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner.

3. Must be able to perform injection procedures.

4. Must be able to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision.

5. Must be willing and able to assist the Radiologist.

6. Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

7. Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.

8. Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds as well as assist with patient maneuvering.

9. Must be familiar with age specific criteria.

10. Able to demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.

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