Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| SEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech | 18415 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22598 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT) |
| SEIU 1199NW HMC HCP/LT | 18917 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC P/T) |
| SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional | 21371 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional) 23002 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional) |
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform clinical diagnostic examinations utilizing radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, including imaging of patient organs and organ systems, dynamic studies, assay of body fluids and tissues and radioassays.
BASIC FUNCTION
Conduct clinical diagnostic examinations, such as bone and renal scans; schedule patients and operate equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, perform clinical examinations and procedures involving the diagnostic and therapeutic use of radiopharmaceuticals and radionuclides. Operate computerized imaging systems and other specialized equipment, such as multi-sample analyzers, uptake and well detection systems, and infusion pumps for pharmacological stress.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform diagnostic examinations for the detection of disease utilizing radionuclides, radiopharmaceuticals, and specialized equipment and techniques;
Schedule patients for diagnostic examinations and ancillary services;
Assist physicians with special diagnostic procedures, such as shuntograms and lymphoscintigraphy;
Calibrate, check quality control, and operate scintillation cameras and computers, counters and scanners, dose calibrators, survey meters, and other ancillary computers;
Follow established guidelines for the use and control of radiopharmaceuticals; calibrate and dispense radiopharmaceuticals;
Monitor laboratory areas for radiation safety and dispose of radioactive waste material;
Maintain inventory of routine supplies and initiate purchase requests;
Provide liaison between medical staff and patients, patients’ families, and hospital staff; participate in clinical report conferences;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a program approved by the Joint Review Commission for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (JCRNMT) AND certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
OR
equivalent education/experience.
Legal Requirement:
Certification as a Radiologic Technologist – Nuclear Medicine in the State of Washington.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
04/15/1976: New Class
11/18/1985: Revise Class/Title
06/04/1993: Revise Class/Title
07/14/2000: Revise Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
01/01/2020: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 01/01/2020