Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Nuclear Med Tech works closely with Radiation Safety Officer to prepare, document and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals in the performance of clinical nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Supervisory Responsibilities include overseeing the care of all assigned patients.
Radioactive material handling and protection.
Perform dept QA measure and cath lab correlations
Participates in ongoing performance improvements.
Keep dept compliant with JCAHO and ICANL regulations/requirements
File reports and communicate with hospitals and other offices as needed.
Competent in venipuncture techniques.
Consistently communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff.
Performs QC protocols on all equipment.
Performs routine scheduled exams in a timely fashion.
Be able to obtain pertinent...
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Laboratory
Technologist
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