Performs radiographic and/or medical imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. • Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome. • Prepares and performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort. • Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks. • Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by the medical director. • Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. • Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient. • Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division. • Accurately prepares and receives and records radioactive material used for predetermined procedures for routine and special procedures. • Performs daily area surveys and weekly wipe surveys for detection of radiation contamination as stipulated by License and Regulating Agencies. • Demonstrates compliance with "ALARA" Standards by minimizing radiation exposure to self and others through the conscientious practice of radiation safety techniques. • Performs daily calibrations on all nuclear medicine equipment. • Keeps accurate and timely records on all radioisotope receipts, preparations, calculations, patient doses and disposals as specified by regulatory agencies and department policies. • Ensures all quality control criteria are met before any procedure is performed on a routine basis. • Calculates and prepares radioactive material using sterile and radiation safety techniques. • Performs emergency procedures for the proper and safe decontamination. • Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider. • Provides patient education. • Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver in a timely manner. • Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality patient care. • Participates as a member of the Care Team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction. • Provides assistance to team members as requested or necessary. • Participates on committees/councils as requested/required. • Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate. • Safeguards confidential information. • Corroborates patient's clinical and menstrual history with procedure ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. • Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. • Ensures all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing patient. • Regular and timely attendance is required for this position. Education: • Vocational/Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) program Experience: • 0