Nuclear Med Tech - Twain

Overview

Career Opportunity

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Med Tech in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful health care organization. Why work for us? We offer our employees above market wages and a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, and 401k plan.

Responsibilities

The essential functions for the Nuclear Med Tech include the following

• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Operates scintillation detection equipment to measure isotope concentrations and scanners to record visual representations of the isotope concentrations in specific body areas of the patient. Conducts organ or body scans on patients with radioactive isotopes in order to provide diagnostic aid to physicians. Administers isotope dosage and records dosage administered following established departmental procedures. Observes patient during procedures and reports unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel. Performs laboratory tests on body specimens. Computes results of laboratory tests. Keeps records of tests conducted, test results, and disposition of isotopes and body products containing isotopes. Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc. Escorts patients to treatment room. Assists with dressings as necessary. Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. Logs nuclear medicine procedures completed. Processes routine paperwork. Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care. Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility. Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment. Maintains radiation detection badges and files all radiation reports. Maintains adequate inventory of clinical and clerical supplies for Radiology Department to ensure efficient operations. Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation. Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.
• Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.