Job Status: open

Position Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Position Based In: Saudi Arabia  

Employer / Client’s Detail: Leading Govt Hospital

Gender: Equal Opportunity Employer

Education:Bachelors Degree in Radiological Sciences or related field or Equivalent.

Experience:Minimum of five (5) years in Nuclear Medicine.

Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive drugs) to patients and monitor the concentration levels of the drugs to assist physicians in the diagnosis of certain diseases, following set safety procedures.
• Operate specific machines including a gamma scintillation camera, or scanner to produce.
• The images on a computer screen or photographic film for a physician to examine.
• Review and comply with hospital and departmental policies and protocols. Also, participate in the implementation of the departmental strategic plan and developing the policies, procedures and protocols in the Nuclear Medicine department.
• Assist and perform Nuclear Medicine procedures for all patients as requested and ensure availability of images with required information in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RlS) immediately after completing the procedure according to departmental protocols and standards.
• Assist in organizing, supervising, .coordinating and representing the provision of Nuclear Medicine services.
• Participate in implementing a Quality Management program for Nuclear Medicine Services.
• Maintain all records required pertaining to the area of assignment equipment use and maintenance, and the amount and type of radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of.
• Ensure availability of adequate supplies and consumables in area of assignment.
• Participate in departmental in-services and lectures for staff and Radiology students.