Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Performs all activities of the Department of Nuclear Medicine in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hospital. Provides excellent customer support by demonstrating the Northwest values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability and Teamwork. Peforms Nuclear Medicine (NM) procedures using prescribed technique; maintains proficiency on all related equipment. Communicates with various people within the Department and patients, as well as other customers throughout the organization. Performs a variety of support duties to assure smooth operations of the department. Performs all job duties with a focus on safety for the patient, self and co-workers. Follows universal protocol for patient identification and infectious diseases.

 

Demonstrates the appropriate level of knowledge in all areas of Nuclear Medicine to include injection of radiopharmaceuticals and other pharmacologic agents related to a procedure. Uses knowledge of patient positioning and other pharmacolic agents related to a procedure. Evaluates examination to assure technical quality. Performs daily check of NM equipment to assure preparedness. Utilizes HIS/RIS to assure proper ordering and completion of NM procedures. Explains and answers questions concerning NM procedures. Recognizes priorities and deals with them appropriately. Process images according to established protocols.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field Graduate of a school of Nuclear Medicine Less than one year of experience Licensed by the State of MD Certified by CNMT or ARRT(N) or registry eligible

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.