Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Responsibilities Ensure that all examinations are performed on the correct patient with regard to the identification and due observance of the relevant policy on irradiation of women of child bearing and procedural consent. Ensure that patient’s film is of optimal quality, correctly labelled and completeness of the examination requested before sending it in for reporting. Perform different Positron Emission Tomography imaging procedures as per request. Perform Hot Lab duties including preparation of radiopharmaceuticals necessary for imaging procedures Perform history taking, explain procedure, consent taking and assists patients for PETCT procedures. Handle and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients. Process and print acquired PET images for diagnostic interpretations. Archive patient's data and images for record-keeping purposes. Order, receive and record daily and monthly orders of radiopharmaceuticals. Calibrate equipment such as PET CT scanners, Dose Calibrators and other equipment. Perform area monitoring and swipe tests. Perform preparation, Handling, storing and Handling of Radioactive materials according to the SOP. Maintain proper documentation as required Ensure radiation and other safety procedures and precautions are complied Be clinically competent in the range of imaging services offered by the Centre or as assigned by the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist or the Clinical Director. Other Responsibilities Actively seek continual self-education to keep abreast with all new imaging technology, procedures and applications. Ensure that the examination code registered corresponds to the requested examination and that self-paying patient is instructed to make payment after the examination. Provide clear and simple explanation to the patient for each examination and the estimated duration of the examination to ally his anxiety and to gain his cooperation. Ensure patient’s safety, physical and emotional well-being of patients both during and after ra…