Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Title | Technologist – Nuclear Medicine | Location | Thane | Job Summary | Patient Oriented Inventory Oriented Department Related | Job Profile | - Ø Patient Oriented - · Patient Assessment - · To explain briefly to patient about the investigation and pre-procedure preparation. - · To understand and fulfill the required test accurately - · To perform all Nuclear Medicine Investigations. - · To carry out preparation, dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals and injection of radiopharmaceutical whenever required. - · Handling complications during the investigation (if any) & informing the Nuclear Medicine Physician. - · To perform Post acquisition processing of images. - · To print images/films, burn CD’s. - · Keeping patients comfortable during the investigation. - · To make sure that all female patients are accompanied by Female Staff. - Ø Inventory Oriented - · Indenting stock from main store/pharmacy. - · Regular checking of stock. - · Checking of all indents. - Ø Department related - · Ensuring the radiation safety norms in the department as per the regulatory Authorities (AERB). - · Carrying out routine radiation survey and contamination monitoring in department. - · Maintaining all the documentations pertaining to radiation safety within department. - · To ensure proper functioning of all nuclear medicine equipment, carry out daily, periodic calibrations, quality assurance checks and maintenance. - · To dispense the desired amount of radiopharmaceutical from the bulk as per the recommendations. - · Co-ordinate ordering and procurement of radiopharmaceutical from vendor. - · Co-ordinate and maintain documentation related to procurement and usage of radiopharmaceuticals. - · Maintain documentation for NABH Audit. - · To keep in touch with the management regarding the happening of the department. - · To act as a spokesperson of the department. - · Supervision of housekeeping/ward attendant. - · Supervise and Co-ordinate with front office/hospital staff for any patient related queries. - · Cleanliness in the department. | Skills | - Ø Technical Know how - · Basic knowledge of Hospital Information systems. - · Basic knowledge of functioning of all the diagnostic equipment. - · Temporary repair of emergency break down of machines (if within scope) - Ø Alertness - · Errors on the machine. - · Towards the work of the department staff. - · To the investigation needs of the patients. - · Comfort level of patients. - Ø Interpersonal Skills - · Excellent communication skills - · Excellent co-ordination skills - · Decision Making skills - · Courteousness - Ø Basic Emergency Training (BLS) - Ø Additional responsibilities if any - · Delegation work to clear back logs if any | Experience | 1 to 2 years of Experience | Qualification | Masters in Nuclear Medicine/Diploma in Medical Radioisotope Technology/DFIT/NMT/MTECH NM | Reporting | Consultant – Nuclear Medicine |