Nuclear Medicine Technician Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: London, KY Description: This job is responsible for handling radioactive materials and operating radionuclide measuring and imaging devices for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information concerning various bodily functions and structures. Work is conducted under strict safety standards and in accordance with department protocols and regulatory/license requirements.Essential DutiesOperates and maintains quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices in the Nuclear Medicine Department; calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance with internal protocols; verifies proper operation of equipment prior to use; checks radiation-monitoring devices and advises appropriate parties if problems are identified.Prepares radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use, administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients and performs nuclear medicine procedures; uses appropriate camera in accordance with internal protocols; ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand to perform procedures; follows safeguards and protocols to ensure quality of results.Operates nuclear medicine computers to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures; follows internal protocols when processing computer studies to achieve high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques.Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements; logs patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.Disposes of and stores radioactive materials as required by law; stores radioactive materials/waste in appropriately labeled and shielded containers; removes radioactive and waste materials from exam rooms to proper storage or disposal location; surveys waste leaving the hot lab for radiation levels in excess of established standards.Schedules patients for nuclear medicine examinations, questions patients and/or reviews patient charts for facts of patient history which are pertinent to interpretation of nuclear medicine examinations by the radiologist.Recognizes that continuing education is vital to maintaining and advancing the profession; keeps nuclear medicine skills current, demonstrating evidence of continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities and related classes.

Job Title: Nuclear Med Technician Company: Georgetown Community Hospital Location: Georgetown, KY Description: Under the general direction of the Radiology Director the Nuclear Medicine technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts using equipment and accessories and employs procedures and techniques appropriately. The technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. Utilizes expertise in radiation safety to the patient, self and other members of the health care team. Compliant with all regulatory requirements and participates in control and documentation in NM.