Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
FUNCTIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job Title:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Department: Radiology
Position Control #: 7210-0023
Reports To: Technical Coordinator
Job Requirements:
 Education:

Experience:
High School Graduate and satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear
Medicine training in an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine
Technology and meets the requirements for certification by either
AART or the NMTCB.
One to two years experience in an active Nuclear Medicine department
is preferred.
Physical Demands / Working Condition:
Physical demands are moderate with occasional standing, walking and lifting. Good working
conditions exist with only moderate exposure to potential hazards, i.e. low level of radiation
exposure and exposure to communicative diseases.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases, utilizing various imaging devices and computers.
Requires independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the performance of these duties.
Must posses the necessary skills to perform nuclear medicine procedures for the adult and
geriatric population.
Verification: Ted Mashburn (signed hardcopy in notebook)
Evaluation Standards:
Rating
2
1
Employee Name:
3-3-08
Date: 7-4-08
Performance Level
Meets Standard
Needs Improvement
Evaluation Period:
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Patients Rights / Organization Ethics
10%
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II.
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Identifies and respects the basic rights of the
patient and their role in meeting the patient’s
needs, including:
A. Patient satisfaction
B. Advanced directives
C. Informed consent
D. Ethical issues – ethic committee
E. Confidentiality
F. Resolution of patient complaints
G. Patient privacy and security
H. Religious / cultural needs
I.
Resuscitation status
Conduct complies with standards of ethical
practice in relation to organization ethics.
A. Compliance program
B. Conflict of interest
C. Code of business ethics
D. Refrains from gossip / inappropriate
discussion
Total Points = ______ / 26 x .10 =
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Care of Patients
15%
I.
II.
III.
Demonstrates skill and abilities to care for the
following:
___ Adults (19-65) ___ Geriatric (65+)
Demonstrates the ability to obtain information
and interpret information in terms of the
patient’s needs.
Produces Nuclear Medicine images as directed
by physician:
A. Selects proper technical factors, based on
individual patient basis and exam being
performed, adjusts instrumentation to
produce quality Nuclear Medicine images.
B. Sets up imaging devices as required in
accordance with prescribed procedures.
C. Assists patient in arranging required
anatomical body positioning and adjusting
equipment to produce required image of
area being examined.
D. Performs Nuclear Medicine dynamic and
static imaging procedures on patients.
E. Develops film by automatic process and
assuring proper patient data is recorded on
all images.
F. Checks the quality of image and prepares
for radiological interpretation by
Radiologists.
Total Points = ______ / 16 x .15 =
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Improving Performance
15%
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
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Supports and / or participates in organizational
performance to continuously improve patient
outcomes and / or processes.
Prepares, calculates and administers
Radionuclides to patient:
A. Orders Radionuclides from the
radiopharmacy.
B. Measures MR / hour and CPMS on the
box upon arrival from the radiopharmacy.
C. Performs quality control procedures.
D. Verifies actual radioscopy and assays
dose prior to injection of patient.
E. Administers dose of Radionuclide to
patient.
Operates Nuclear Medicine imaging
equipment:
A. Properly operates imaging equipment
(scintillation cameras, rectilinear
scanners, portable cameras) and related
accessories (videotape, multi-formatting
devices, Xenon apparatus, computers,
etc.) for Nuclear Medicine studies.
B. Performs quality control procedures on all
instruments, including voltage and
linearity checks and test for uniformity
and resolution.
C. Acquires computer-generated data.
D. Checks operation and calibrator survey
and monitoring devices against known
standards.
Maintains area of assignment:
A. Cleans equipment after use.
B. Restocks items used during shift.
C. Uses resources in a cost effective manner.
Files and retrieves patient film folders:
A. Retrieve films from various locations
throughout the hospital.
B. Files patient records.
Total Points = ______ / 30 x .15 =
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Leadership
5%
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Supports organization leadership.
Supports hospital mission, vision, goals and
strategic plan.
Assists in orientation and training of new
employees.
Provides assistance to others in department
exhibiting a positive attitude. Works well as a
team member to accomplish common goals.
Total Points = ______ / 8 x .05 =
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Environment of Care
20%
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Attends annual required training.
Maintains safe work environment and takes
steps to report potential hazards.
A. Emergency preparedness
B. Life safety (fire safety)
C. Security
D. Hazardous materials and wastes
E. Medical Equipment
F. Utilities systems
G. Safety
Reports any accident, incident or unusual
occurrence without prompting (completes
report per hospital policy).
Maintains safe and proper environment for the
patient while in Radiology:
A. Observes, records, and reports to the
physician or supervisor the patient’s
condition when necessary.
B. Assists in performing CPR, administration
of oxygen, suction and related duties as
directed by the physician.
C. Provides patient with necessary comfort
items, i.e. pillows, blankets, etc.
D. Safely transfers patients from wheelchair
or stretcher to imaging table.
E. Provides immobilization devices as
required to insure safe handling of
patients.
F. Reviews and abstracts data from patient
chart as required.
Properly prepares patient for Nuclear Medicine
procedure:
A. Administers proper patient preparation to
patients with complete instructions
concerning medication, diet and arrival
time for appointment.
B. Explains to patient the examination
ordered by the physician and answers
questions or refers them to a radiologists
or appropriate person.
Adheres to Radiation Protection Standards as
prescribed by the Tennessee Department of
Radiological Health.
A. Receives and checks all radionuclide
shipments for contamination.
B. Performs proper receipt, processing,
distribution and storage of radioactive
materials in accordance with regulations.
C. Disposes of radioactivity and
contaminated material in accordance with
departmental, hospital, state and federal
regulations, maintaining records of all
dispositions.
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Environment of Care Continued
D.
E.
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Monitors personnel, work areas, and
patient rooms, where applicable to insure
proper levels of radiation.
Reports any excessive radiation exposure
or contamination to proper authority.
Total Points = ______ / 44 x .20 =
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Human Resources
15%
I.
II.
Reports to work on time.
Meets attendance standard.
III.
Performs other duties as necessary or in the
best interest of the hospital.
Complies with safe work practices.
Communicates with a wide variety of
departments, patients, medical staff and private
offices.
A. Schedules outpatients.
B. Communicates physician’s interpretation
of examinations to appropriate locations.
C. Communicates with incoming shift of
conditions or equipment, procedures in
progress, schedule of patients and any
other patient information.
D. Operates computer system to send
messages, reports, and other patient
information to other departments.
E. Reports malfunction of equipment, lack of
supplies, and incidents promptly to
supervisor.
F. Responds to task assignments in an
appropriate and timely manner.
G. Maintains effective interpersonal
relationships.
IV.
V.
(# of occurrences ___ x # of days ___
= ____ weighted factor)
Total Points = ______ / 22 x .15 =
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Management of Information
10%
I.
II.
Maintains confidentially and an ethical
relationship with patients, other employees and
physicians.
Utilizes the hospital computer system
appropriately.
Total Points = ______ / 4 x .10 =
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Prevention & Control of Infection
10%
I.
II.
Attends annual training and incorporates
principles into work practice.
Wears protective equipment provided by
hospital to prevent exposure (eye goggles,
water resistant gowns, gloves, facemask).
Total Points = ______ / 4 x .10 =
Overall Total Points:
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