Job overview
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiographer works in a team of technologists and radiographers who form part of a multidisciplinary team providing the clinical Nuclear Medicine and PETCT service at the Royal United Hospital NHS Trust.
We provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including non-imaging tests. The role includes; quality assurance of equipment, ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, dispensing from multi-dose vials and administration via injection, inhalation and ingestion. The majority of imaging of patients is with SPECT-CT and sometimes includes contrast CT. The role requires regular training and auditing of skills as well as involvement with updating of documentation. Safe use and handling of radioactive materials is important.
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Main duties of the job
- Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols. Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome. Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure. Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialized), using the imaging computer and software, in line agreed departmental practice and protocols
- Has knowledge of the underpinning legislation relating to nuclear medicine i.e, Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, National Regulations for the Transport of Radioactive Substances, Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) guidelines. To undertake further training and development and to maintain and develop personal skills, up-to-date and effective practice and knowledge in relation to the role through continuing professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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